Debbie was born December 15, 1954 in Oklahoma City to Cloyce and S. E. Barton. Debbie was always the "life of the party" and the "cool Chick" among her friends and family. She loved singing, music, billiards and hockey. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Melba and Wilma and by a brother, Lloyd.
She is survived by 2 sons: Danny McCollom and wife Ruth of Virginia, Cortney McCollom and wife Melissa of Amarillo; daughter: Sarah Smiddy and husband David of Amarillo; 4 grandchildren: Deanna, Hosten, Dustin, and Josiah; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; 3 sisters: Beath Spencer, Tootie Dennis, Melissa Scott; 4 brothers: Joe Barton, Jimmy Parker, Bill and Neil Sharp.