Debra Sue Hastings Weaver Gambrell

Debra Sue Hastings Weaver Gambrell, lovingly known as Debbie, passed away on November 12, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 69 years old. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, creativity, and faith that will live on through the many lives she touched.

Her Early Years

Debbie was born on March 22, 1957, in France at a U.S. Army hospital while her father, Don Hastings, was serving in the military. She was the daughter of Don and Maurice Hastings and grew up alongside her siblings, Mary, Ruth, Don, John, and Dallas. Her early years took her through San Antonio and El Paso, Texas, before she eventually made her way to Houston as a young adult.

Her Family

On June 11, 1976, Debbie married Garry Wayne Weaver. Together they raised six children—five boys and one girl—whom she affectionately referred to as her “five thorns and one rose.” Garry preceded her in death on February 27, 2007. On November 10, 2007, Debbie married Glenn Gambrell. They built a life together in Kenefick, Texas, and enjoyed serving and volunteering at church. Glenn preceded her in death on January 27, 2021.

Her greatest joy was her family. She was a loving mother to Garry Weaver, Billy Weaver and his wife Anna, Marcie Boaz and her husband Corbett, Bobby Weaver, Josh Weaver and his partner Jessica, and Jesse Weaver. She also held a special place in her heart for her daughter-in-love, Melinda Weaver.

Debbie was a proud Grammy to sixteen grandchildren: Eric, Makenzie, Zackery, Kara, Kadin, Kyra, Gavin, Star, Kaylie, Kari and her husband Evan, Krysten and her husband Cameron, Harley, Emily, David, Khloe, and Abi. She was also blessed with four great grandchildren: Jordan, Charlotte, Quincy, and Andrew.

Her love reached far beyond her own family. Many children of friends and relatives lovingly knew her as their honorary Grammy. She treasured tea parties with her grandchildren when they were little and lunch dates with them as they grew older. They loved being around her, and she made each one feel special and deeply loved.

Debbie also had a gift for making everyone feel welcome. When her son Jesse brought friends home, she welcomed them as her own, making sure they felt included, cared for, and remembered especially at Christmas, when she made sure they had gifts so no one would feel left out. Her heart had room for everyone.

Creative, Curious, and Always Dreaming

Debbie was truly a jack of all trades—creative, resourceful, and always full of ideas. Over the years she worked as a daycare provider, bus driver, and massage therapist. She also designed nursing gowns and sold her patterns to major companies. She loved dreaming up new business ideas and designing business cards for the many ventures she imagined.

She loved shopping, crafting, and keeping busy with one project after another. She was ahead of her time when it came to photo editing, especially in the Christmas newsletters she created with cut-out pictures. Family and friends knew to expect her messages on Facebook Messenger, where she regularly shared memes, funny videos, prophecies, and recipes. Her children and grandchildren have joked about getting together someday and each making the last recipe she sent them—a fitting tribute to the way she was always sharing a little piece of herself.

Her Faith and Her Joy

Debbie loved Jesus and held her faith close. She enjoyed serving and volunteering at church, and her faith was an important part of who she was. One of her favorite scriptures was Psalm 147:4: “He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.”

She was funny, caring, kind, and almost always laughing. She loved to have a good time, and even in her final days, she continued to crack jokes and bring smiles to those around her. That was Debbi —finding a way to share laughter and love, right to the end.

Those Who Went Before Her

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Maurice Hastings; her husbands, Garry Wayne Weaver and Glenn Gambrell; and her sister, Ruth Merrimore.

Those She Leaves Behind

She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and daughter-in-love, Mindy Weaver; her siblings Mary Utsler and her husband Chris, Don Hastings and his partner Renea, John Hastings, and Dallas Hastings; and her sisters-in-law Regina McDaniel and her husband Brian, and Patricia “Sissy” Rendon and her husband Arnold. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends whom she loved dearly.

She may have left this earthly home, but the love she planted in so many hearts will continue to grow for generations to come.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace Church Tomball, 31731 TX-249, Pinehurst, TX 77362, on November 28, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.