Debra Ann Allard
November 13, 1952 ~ October 19, 2017
Debra Ann Allard, 64 of Greenwood, passed away the morning of Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan on November 13, 1952, Debbie was the daughter of the late Robert E. Woolsey, Sr. and Margaret M. (LaFord) Woolsey; her mother survives and resides in Greenwood. On August 14, 1970 she was united in marriage to her husband, Jeffery D. Allard, Sr.; he preceded her in death on November 13, 2000.
Debbie was the director of payroll and personnel at IUPUI for many years and was a faithful member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Indianapolis. She enjoyed playing euchre and was a proud member of the Wayne Newton Fan Club, serving as past president.
Along with her father, Robert and her husband, Jeffery, Debbie was also preceded in death by her son, Jeffery D. Allard, Jr. and her brother, Robert E. Woolsey, Jr.
Other survivors include her two daughters, Melissa M. Allard of Greenwood, and Jeanne M. (Earnie) Clark of Indianapolis; her sister, Dawn M. (Steven) Surber of Greenwood; her sister-in-law, Charity Woolsey of Indianapolis; two granddaughters, Phoebe and Daphne Clark; four special nieces, Kaleigh, Emma, Maddie, and Olivia Woolsey, along with many other beloved nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Debra Allard from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. Morning prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the funeral home followed by 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences with the family.
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Walking the streets in Sacred Heart neighborhood with the group. Debs cool transistor radio. We can never forget the “sittin’ place. We had so much fun on the trip to Kentucky. Fun doing nothing but hanging around. We had such a great childhood! Euchre club for I don’t know…around 40 years…what a treat! We were lucky!
“Card Club” (LOL) was such great fun!! Laughs, food and lots of love among good friends!! We will all miss your beautiful smile my friend!!
Words fail me
I had worked with her husband Jeff for many years. He always bragged on her and the kids.
Ah, the “sittin’place and just hangin’ at Debbie’s house after school. She was so funny and at times, she didn’t even realize it! I wonder what she and Terri Lance are up to now!
To the entire family of Debra Allard and the Woolsey family, LeRoy and I were sadden by the news of Debbie’s death. We know what a close family you are and how hard this has to be for all of you. Debbie was a sweet, caring person that I know will be missed beyond belief. I always enjoyed the remarks she had to make when I would post a picture or story on facebook. Always up beat and so sweet. Our prayers are with all of you. She was well taken care of by all of you. She will now join her dear husband and son and they will all be looking down upon you.
Love to all, Jo Ann and LeRoy Balza
To the loved ones of Debra Allard,
Although we did not have the privilege of knowing Mrs. Allard, we have personally experienced the pain of losing someone we loved dearly. We extend our heartfelt condolences to each of you. Please be assured of God’s enduring love for you, his concern with your well-being, and his willingness to help you endure this difficult time. (1 Peter 5:7) We pray that God’s promise at Revelation 21:4 will provide you comfort in the days to come. For further comforting thoughts, please visit https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-no3-2016-may/when-a-loved-one-dies/.
The Guillory Family
Covington, LA
When I think of Debbie, I see a smiling, sweet and humorous woman who I always enjoyed talking to at family gatherings. Richard and I will miss her! May our Loving God bring comfort to her family and friends in this difficult time.
Love, Lois and Richard Surber
So sorry to hear this, we are thinking about you two girls and the good life that’s still ahead of you both. Bill & Hellis Borst
Your gentleness guided, your arms embraced and your love filled our hearts. Daughter, wife, mother, granddaughter, niece, aunt, grandmother and friend are titles you carried with grace and an abundance of love. You were the rock, the organizer, the spoiler, the one that did not say no. You taught by example, gentle reminders and loving touches. I will forever miss you and never forget your many life lessons. Thank you for your unconditional love and acceptance. Until we meet again my beautiful Aunt. I love you.
Writing this goodbye letter to you my life-long friend Debra, is unquestionably the most brutal task that God has set before me. Oh how difficult these words are to place upon this paper, but how easily the tears continue to flow since our loving God lifted you from your earthly home and shown to you His face.. Through the many years between us, there was an unspoken, deep-seeded love that we always knew existed between you and I. I so admired your strength, courage, and acceptance of God’s will in your life, as He only gave you your husband, son and brother such a seemingly short time on this earth for you to love. You always drew your strength from your family and faith, and they drew theirs from you.
Thank you for loving my family as your own. My adult children feel as though they have lost their ‘other mother’. They are mourning the loss of a future with you in their lives. You loved them and always treated them as if they were your own.
Debra Ann, I always told you I would turn heaven over earth for you and those were the last words God allowed me to say to you. I love you my friend forever. For your years of loving me, I say DANKEN SCHOEN!
I remember Debbie being a very sweet and giving person. So sorry for the family’s loss, you’ll all be in my prayers! God Bless!