Debra Suzanne Backes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Debra Suzanne Backes of Jefferson City, Missouri, who passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Debra Suzanne Backes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Ron Sherrell. She is survived by: her mother Sarah Elizabeth Sherrell (Vaughan); her husband Ron; her children, Shaun Backes (Nikki), Sarah Boss (Jesse) and Kelli Backes; her grandchildren, Cole Jungmeyer, Madison Backes, Ryleigh Bryan (Dylan), Clayton Kaiser, Gabe Backes, Shanon Boss and Sarah Boss; and her siblings, Beth Struempf (Pat), Tom Hickman (Jennifer) and Chris Mertens (Rhonda).
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or New Horizons – Audrey Grace House, 147 Sayles Blvd., Abilene, Texas 79605.
