Debbie was born in Freeport, Texas, to parents, Mary and James Scruggs in September of 1960.
Growing up in Lake Jackson, Debbie attended Roberts Elementary School, Lake Jackson Intermediate School, and Brazoswood High School where she was an active member of the marching band, yearbook, and journalism club. Debbie went on to obtain her Associate Degree of Nursing at San Jacinto College and later her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. After working many years as an emergency room nurse, Debbie became a certified S.A.N.E. forensics nurse. In 2005 , Debbie moved back to Lake Jackson, with her three children to be close to her parents in their remaining years.
Debbie is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Ann Scruggs; mother, Mary Emily Scruggs; and father, James Scott Scruggs.
Debbie leaves behind her three children, Aaron Tyler, Lindsey Tyler, and Alyssa Poe.
Friends and family can contact daughter, Lindsey Tyler, privately regarding service information and final arrangements.