Debra J. "Debbie" Kernick was born May 7, 1959 to Philip and Dorothy Shedeed (Doering) in Gregory, South Dakota.

Debbie was married to Scott Kernick on June 19, 1993 in Gordon and to this union a daughter Shay was born in 1995.  They were married until his death in 2019. In September of 2022  Debbie met Scott Jones and they were married on May 3, 2025.

Debbie owned and operated "Debbie's Cakes and Floral" in Gordon, Nebraska for over 17 years. She enjoyed baking and delivering cakes to many people over a wide area. Later she became a receptionist at H & R Block until her retirement.

Debbie enjoyed gardening and quilting, but her greatest joy was the arrival of her first grandchild, Bohdi.

Survivors include her daughter, Shay (Carson) Fuchser; husband, Scott Jones; sisters, Noreen (Eric) Anderson, Sharon (Steve) Judd, Marcia (Joe) Vinton, Glenda (Mike) Davis; grandson, Bohdi Fuchser; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; late husband, Scott Kernick; and niece, Melanie Bourne.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gordon Cemetery in Gordon, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers please direct memorial funds to C.A.R.E. Foundation in Gordon, Nebraska which helps cancer patients with various expenses. C.A.R.E. Foundation supported Debbie through her battle with cancer.