Debbie Ockerman Tichenor, 57, of Cox's Creek, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at her residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1957, in Bardstown. She was an administrative director for Murphy Pain Center, and a member of Bloomfield Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Glenna Ockerman; and mother-in-law, Mayelene Roby Tichenor.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Tichenor, of Cox's Creek; two sons, Brian (Lindsay) Tichenor. and their son, Isaac Tichenor, of Mount Washington, and Stephen (Missy) Tichenor, of Bardstown; her father, Wendell Ockerman, of Bloomfield; three sisters, Sherry (Dean) Higdon, of Louisville, Jo Carol (Kevin) Stephens, of Bloomfield, and Wendy (Jeff) Lewis, of Cox's Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Highland Memory Gardens in Mount Washington. Brother Richard Carwile will officiate.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may go to Bloomfield Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Kentucky Standard from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Debbie Tichenor

12 Entries

Stephanie

December 27, 2022

You've been gone almost 8yrs now, but it seems like yesterday. Your infectious laugh and sweet, kind demeanor are still fresh. I talk to you often throughout my day. Your big picture in my family room always brings a smile to my face.
Mrs Shubert's dinner rolls and your Pork Loin Roast recipe, that I had laminated will forever be a family tradition for me.
But at the end of the day, I still miss you and it always brings tears to my eyes. Like it is right now. Always and forever.

January 14, 2015

My condolences go out to the family and friends for your recent loss. During this trying time we have pleasant memories of our loved one. Be assured that the God of all comfort has your loved one tucked away in his memory too. May he console you with the positive hope of being able to see your loved one again.

We posted this in our office. Debbie helped so many patients - they miss her too, but they now have an angel looking after them.

James Patrick Murphy MD

January 5, 2015

Debbie has been a blessing to so many people… loved ones, family, friends, patients, and even to many she never met but who benefitted greatly by her life's works - ripples of love, selflessly created. She was the consummate nurse who set an unmatched standard for caring. It is impossible to adequately describe the comfort and inspiration she gave to the many lives she touched. At our chronic pain center, Debbie was our backbone and our heart. She brought hope to countless patients over the years, but to Debbie, they were always more than patients - they were God's children. Though too humble to ever accept such praise, she was, is, and will always be one of God's greatest gifts to our world…and to me. She made everyone around her better. She made me a better doctor. She made me a better person. I love you, my dear friend. I miss you but know you will always be with me. I am grateful to all you have done for my career, my family, and me. I will carry on with the Lord's work and try to make you proud. Give your mom a hug for me and please put in a good word for me in heaven. You are home now.

Adele Murphy

January 5, 2015

There are no words to express what Debbie meant to our home and work family. I thought of her as the sister Pat and I never had and we admired her on so many levels. For over ten years, I saw her Christian love for her family, friends, co-workers, and patients. Gary, Brian, Stephen and family, you are in our prayers.

Johnye Wethington

January 5, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy for Gary, her boys and the family and friends that she treasured and held close to her heart. We will miss you here on earth but we look forward to that glorious day of being reunited. Debbie was a true example of God's love and grace. A remarkable person that has influenced and touched many lives, including mine. So it is not goodbye, just see you later my sweet and beautiful friend.

Dean Porterfield

January 3, 2015

Many blessings to Gary, Brian and Stephen. Debbie was one of kindest and most sincere people I ever met. I was saddened to hear of her passing, a difficult concept to grasp. Blessed to have known her and her family. Heaven bound, no doubt.

Fay Gash

January 3, 2015

Debbie you will be greatly missed, you where such a wonderful person to work for , so kind to the patients and never a mean word .
You were in such a good spirit, I remember so many times when we did not know where to go anymore and you had such a great faith .People say time heals wounds but you have left a highway in our hearts that will remain there forever .To your family ,I am so sorry for you loss and may God give you the strength for the days to come .Fay Gash

Angela Shaw

January 3, 2015

My deepest condolences to the families. I didn't know her well but she always greeted me with a smile and welcoming arms. Debbie will be missed greatly.

Fay gash

January 3, 2015

Debbie was one of the kindness ,honest ,loving person I ever got to know and work with . I will miss you greatly .People say time heals wounds but you have made a road in our life's that will never close down .I love and respect you and hope that you know many heart are broken today but we will celebrate you because that's what you wanted us to do .God needed a special angel and he got the best .To the Tichenor family my deepest sympathy and prayers for the days to come .Fay Gash

January 3, 2015

I will miss your'Light the world' smile !
See ya' later.
Ann Seaton

Stephanie Kimmell

January 2, 2015

God Bless you Deb.
I love you and I'll miss you more than words could ever explain !

Stephanie Kimmell

January 2, 2015

Debbie is my Best Friend in the world.
She is, without a doubt, the most genuine and sincerely sweet person that I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I will not be saying Good-Bye to my friend for two reasons;
#1. We WILL be together again!
and
#2. It would be more than I could stand!
So I will say what we always said at the end of a phone call or text message;
"Love you Deb"

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