Debra Sue Neese-Hafford was born July 13, 1955, in Wetumka to Floyd Dobbin Neese and Bernice Marie (Lyles) Neese and passed from this life November 2, 2023, at her home in Moore at the age of 68.

Debra was raised in Wetumka and was a graduate of Wetumka High School. On August 6, 1971, she married Tommy "Tinker" Hafford. They made Wetumka their home until 1975 when they relocated to Moore. They spent the rest of their time there. She was employed in the food industry.

Debra was an avid OU football and softball fan. Much of her time was spent traveling around the country watching her granddaughter, Ashli, play softball as well. Debra was her biggest fan! She had also been blessed with two great grandsons who she absolutely adored and was able to watch their first soccer games this past summer. She also enjoyed spending time at the salon getting her nails done and she loved music and attending concerts. Debra also cherished the time she was able to spend with her close friend, Karen Clendening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Lyle and Daryl, and a niece Darla Neese.

Survivors include: her husband Tommy Ray "Tinker" Hafford of the home; a son Tommy Ray Hafford and wife Suzannah of Blanchard; a granddaughter Ashli Hafford and great grandsons Keegan and Karter Cox; her sisters-in-law Cheryl Green and Carol Brazeal; nephews, Terry Neese, Larry Green, Lonnie Brazeal, David Green, Jimmy Bullen, Jubal Bullen, and Johnny Brazeal; nieces, Angie Bullen, Jamie Green, Susan Harvey, Angela Neese, and Chynna Scruggs; along with many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Spradlin Memorial Chapel, 221 S. Main, Wetumka on Thursday, November 9, at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Don Williamson officiating.