Debra Wingler Bowers' Obituary
Debra Wingler Bowers passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Stanly Manor. In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.
Born on March 14, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Debra was the daughter of the late Wesley Odell Wingler and Irene Rhodes Wingler. She spent many years working at K-Mart in Albemarle, NC, and later retired from Bowers Body Shop, also in Albemarle. Known for her contagious laugh and joyful spirit, Debra loved spending time with friends and especially enjoyed playing pool.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael “Bones” Bowers.
Debra is survived by her brother, Douglas Hathcock (Amy) of Wadesboro, NC; sisters Barbara Wingler Vanhoy (John Henry) of Richfield, NC, Janice Wingler Surratt of Statesville, NC, Pamela Wingler Perry of Murrell’s Inlet, SC, Cynthia Wingler Sides of Holden Beach, NC, and Andrea Hathcock Ross (Lanny) of Badin, NC. She is also survived by six nieces, four nephews, and a dear friend, Cathy Burris Hartsell of Albemarle, NC.
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