Debbie had a smile that could light up a room. She was a kind and loving daughter, sister, and friend. She had a heart of gold to all who met her.
She is survived by her parents, Dave and Mary Tivnan; brother, John Tivnan; sister, Michelle Tivnan; nieces, Madison, Miliani Kai, and Talia Elizabeth; and many loving family and friends.
She is preceded in death by grandparents and uncles, Ervine Tivnan and Bernard Tivnan.
A Celebration of Debbie's Life will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 30, 2021 at New Life Church, which is located at 2911 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC 28560. A Visitation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in Debbie's name to New Bern Christian Academy's Scholarship Foundation, 2911 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC 28560.
Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Deborah "Debbie" Arlene Tivnan Sutton.