Debra Ann Statler

Debra Ann Statler, 69, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 17th, 2025 at her residence, in the comfort of her family, after bravely fighting cancer for the last six years.

She was born December 10, 1955 in Waynesburg, PA, a daughter of the late Robert M. Bell, Sr., and the late Irene L. Jenkins Bell.

Survivors include her husband Arnold Darrell Statler; her children, Arnold Statler, Jr. and his fiancé Amy Miller, Melissa Hines, and Nicholas Statler and his fiancé Felicia Price; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; three siblings, Robert "BJ" Bell, Jr. and his wife Anna, Loretta Efaw, Johnny Bell, and Sandra Longer and her husband Ronnie, and all of their families.

Debra was a graduate of Waynesburg High School. She was employed at the former Morgan Shirt Factory for 15 years, and at the Ford garage for 14 years.

She loved gardening and planting flowers in her flower beds. She was an avid quilter, and always loved traveling to the beach. She also enjoyed going to auctions and selling knickknacks at her store.

Above all, she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and spent as much time with her grandchildren as she could.

Friends may join the family to honor Debra's life and legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Westover (304-292-9494) on Saturday, September 20th, from 4:00 pm until the time of a service to celebrate her wonderful life at 6:00 pm officiated by Pastor Jim Weber.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to help the family with funeral expenses by calling the funeral home directly at 304-292-9494.

Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.