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Deborah SHACKLEY Obituary
Affectionately known as "Debbie" to family and friends, age 39, of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. She was born May 23, 1976, in West Palm Beach, FL.
Debbie graduated from Florida State University in 1998. In August of 2013, Debbie joined John I. Leonard High School as the Fashion Design Instructor where she found her true calling. Debbie made her first imprint with her annual fashion show. She embraced FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America), the student organization for Family & Consumer Sciences students. During her first year of teaching Fashion Design in Lancer Country, she reinstated the chapter, having students compete at both the state and national levels. Debbie has taken her students to San Antonio and Washington, D.C., bringing home the Gold and Silver to her school. She accepted the role of Co-District Advisor, a position she has held for the past two years. Debbie took great pride in using all her resources to teach her students in and out of the classroom by building their confidence and helping them develop as individuals. On February 23, 2016 Debbie received the CTE (Career and Technical Education) High School Teacher of the Year award. Her strong bold laugh, beautiful smile and charming wit will be deeply missed by her John I. Leonard family.
Debbie is survived by her beloved parents, Brooks and Joyce Shackley, her paternal grandmother, Opal Shackley, maternal grandparents, Milton and Jeannine Wickles, Sr., sister, Deanna Shackley and brother, David Shackley (Mary "Mimi"), her adoring nephews Jeffrey "Jeff" and Kyle and niece Alexis "Ali" Fuller (Jonathan "Jon"), and her loving maternal Aunt, Louise Wickles. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Shackley, Sr. Debbie will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.
The family will receive friends at 1pm on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center located at 5411 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 for a Celebration of Life service.
Memorial donations in Debbie's name may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County or HOC (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper).
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Memories and Condolences
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Amber Renny
February 24, 2019
Thinking of your whole family on this day. Debbie will never be gone- please know her life and work stays with me.
April 12, 2016
Debbie you will always be in my
thoughts and prayers.
AUNT VERNA3
March 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so deeply sory for you loss.
Cindy, Forever Stitchers
March 8, 2016
Hello, my name is Amber Renny. I am a freelance Sign Language Interpreter who has worked quite a bit at JIL High School. I knew Debbie from interpreting her class last year and we even hung out a few times outside of school (getting manis/pedis). I wanted to just say that although I didn't get to know her as well as I was hoping I would, I was greatly moved by her and her impact on our students. I was able to briefly stop by the services today but did not want to bother any of you in such a busy and difficult time. I deeply, deeply hope this will not be in any way offensive to your family, or that I am overstepping my place in any way, but I am hosting a "21 Day Kindness Challenge" (KindSpring.org) in Debbie's name and honor. I just could not bear to not contribute some small act in remembering her and what I felt she stood for. I will place the link below to the kindness challenge, in which I have asked some of the JIL staff to also join me. I have also asked these staff to pass along this information to anyone else wanting to join us. My heart is with you all during this incredibly painful time. If there is ever anything I can do, please feel free to contact me.
http://www.kindspring.org/challenge/join/972/
Amber Renny
612.269.4522
[email protected]
Sean Biggs
March 8, 2016
I love you Deb. I always will. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. You and Deanna and my second parents Brooks and Joyce have helped shape me being the person I am. I know all of us will be in Heaven some day and will embrace one another. You all will always take a top spot in my heart. When I think about the Shackly family I have nothing but high honors and deep respect. Deb I love you and I know we will get together again soon when Our Lord and Saviour comes again. Your brother Sean
Diana Raymond
March 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Deanna. So incredibly sorry for your loss. Diana Raymond
March 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Debbie was a coworker at Driftwood and a wonderful person. She truly found her passion teaching and it was truly inspiring. She will be missed.
Margaret Leon
Kaye Weichel
March 8, 2016
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. Debbie was a very sweet and kind person. A wonderful reflection of her parents. Love Kaye, John & Robyn
March 7, 2016
Deanna, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family...
Lis aslattery
March 7, 2016
Dear Deanna and Family,
We are thinking of you and we are here for you now and in the future. We are so lucky to have had the honor of knowing Debbie (Debster). May she rest in peace. We love you, Mano and Karen
Ann and Robin Taylor/Puma
March 7, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Shackley family. It is so hard to loose a loved one, but we can always take comfort in that they suffer no pain after such a valiant and courageous fight.
Ty Leatherman
March 7, 2016
My heart breaks for you and your family. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing Debbie is out of pain. May God wrap you in His arms and help you during this tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steven Shackley
March 7, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss. Debbie was a wonderful cousin, person and teacher. She will be truly missed. In lieu of flowers a donation was made to the Hospice of Palm Beach County in memory of Debbie. She will be in our prayers.
Bobbi Knight
March 6, 2016
So sorry to hear this. Debbie was a wonderful person I remember when we were younger, we would always be together swimming and having sleep overs! We had so much fun! Thank you for the memories! She will be greatly missed! Prayers for the family
Quentin Nesbitt
March 6, 2016
To the Shackley Family, Prayers and Condolences to the Shackley Family. I will miss her radiant smile when she and her sister will walk the dogs. Our Family Love you and we will miss you we will cherish the memories forever!!
The Nesbitt's and Marseille's
Traci Knight
March 6, 2016
So sorry for your loss
We used to play with Debbie and her siblings when we were kids . We stayed next door with my cousins Robert and Sean Biggs . She looks wonderful in her pictures and looks like she has made her family proud.
Again so sorry
All the prayers to all her family
Traci Knight
Louise Wickles
March 6, 2016
I miss and love you Debbie. Your kids are going to San Diego. You were right they would not let you down. Rest in peace. Love Aunt Weezie.
Linda Bentley
March 6, 2016
To Debbie's Family, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies.
Shirley Witt
March 5, 2016
Deanna, Joyce and Brooks I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot explain how sorry I am about your loss. Love you. Shirley and Mark Witt
Amy Wilson
March 5, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Debbie. I remember her fondly, growing up next door, playing and acting like crazy kids running the neighborhood with Deanna. Prayers and love to you all.
Sheila Cryan
March 5, 2016
We are praying for all of you. Debbie was so full of life and clearly touched all with whom she interacted. Sending hugs and lots of love. Bob, Sheila and kids.
Jay Fischer
March 5, 2016
Brooks, Joyce & Deanna, Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. My deepest sympathies.
March 5, 2016
Joyce and Brooks you and your entire family our in our thoughts and prayers . We are sorry we are so far away. .love to all. Paul Joyce and Emily
Carolann Bryant
March 5, 2016
Joyce, I am so sorry for your lost, You raised a beautiful daughter and she obviously left her touch on so many while she was here. You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolann
This photo was from our Miami Skydiving adventure. Debbie was a warm and caring person. I will miss her greatly.
Lori Bacigalup
March 4, 2016
The Carrolls
March 4, 2016
Deanna, our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family for your loss. Your sister is at peace now. We all have said prayers for Debbie and your family these past few weeks. All the wonderful memories will live forever!
Jim & Andy Carroll
Brooke Niglio
March 3, 2016
Ms. Shackley was a teacher at my school, she was there when my friends and I graduated, went to prom, and survived senior year in high school in 2015. She helped us with everything. She was my favorite person at John I Leonard. She was and still is a Beautiful Soul and she will be loved and missed by all who was blessed to be in her presence. She was a funny, nice, and overall amazing person. I am so sorry for her families loss and my prayers go out to you. Heaven received a beautiful angel. May she rest in peace and love.
Kerri Foley-Daniel
March 3, 2016
I met Debbie back in kindergarten. She was always a beautiful, sweet person. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
March 3, 2016
Deanna and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May Debbie rest in peace and you all find comfort in knowing that she, and you, are loved by many. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sharon Sutton (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
Donna Clothier
March 3, 2016
Love and prayers to the whole family. My deepest sympathy.
Kelly Smith
March 2, 2016
I'm so sorry Louise. I know how much you loved and cared for Debbie. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Cynthia Johnson
March 2, 2016
My deepest sympathy is extended to all who knew and loved Debbie. May you be comforted by one another and by the knowledge that Debbie is at peace. May you know the presence of God even in your grief.
Maryann Hanley
March 2, 2016
Dear Joyce and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this terrible loss. Debbie was a terrific woman and will be missed by many.
Millie and Ken Fischer
March 2, 2016
Sending all our love and strength to the Shackley and Wickle family. Our deepest sorrow, may Debbie rest in peace, such a fighter. Love, Millie & Ken Fischer
Randy Lefebvre
March 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Jan Ballas
March 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Linda Adadmcik
March 2, 2016
Our hearts go out to the Shackley Family at this time of sorrow. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Love Linda & Allan Adamcik
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