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Debra Lynn “Debbie” Powell Wetzler

Debra Lynn “Debbie” Powell Wetzler

Lynn “Debbie” Powell Wetzler was born on October 8, 1959 in Batesville Indiana, the youngest of six children to the late Phillip Elwell Powell and Ruth Rodgers Powell. She passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Mrs Wetzler attended Moores Hill School, where she met and married the love of her life James “Doug” Wetzler. A former resident of Moore’s Hill, Indiana, she resided in Georgia for the past thirty-six years and was a member of Midway United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wetzler was an administrative assistant with Volvo and former manager with KMart.

Later in life she volunteered with the local Clothes Closet and contributed (along with her husband) to the work of Midway United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wetzler loved entertaining and cooking for family, neighbors and friends. She was an avid canner and enjoyed trying new recipes.

Mrs. Wetzler was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Christina Powell.

Surviving are her Husband of 41 years , James “Doug” Wetzler, Son Scott Wetzler, and Grandson

Patrick Wetzler, her pride and joy, all of Auburn, Georgia, Other survivors include Brother and Sister-in-law, Harold Dean and Sandy Powell, of Milan, In, Sister, Myrtle Ann Redd, of Greensburg. Sister and Brother-in-law, Theresa and Larry Miller, Brother and Sister-in-law, Vincent Lee and Jackie Powell all of Versailles, Indiana and many nieces, nephews uncles and aunts and friends.,

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Psalm 55:6

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midway United Methodist Church, 215 Kilcrease Road, Auburn, Georgia 30011.