Debbie Lynn Haky, 66, of Stuart, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida, shortly after being diagnosed with liver cancer.
Debbie was born on November 20, 1959, in Fort Riley, Kansas. She attended Barstow High School in Barstow, California.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara Lucas, of Ocala, Florida, and her father, Glenn Durst, of Maryland. She is also survived by her daughters, Chastity Stoddard, of Castlewood, Virginia; Shawna Savage and husband Mark, of Rock Hill, South Carolina; her son, Michael Haky, of Naples, Florida; and her son-in-law, Michael Stoddard, of Tampa, Florida.
Debbie was a loving and proud grandmother to Jacob and wife Phaedra, Michayla and Alex, Ryan, and Madison Stoddard and fiancé Kristian; Jeremiah Brooks, Christopher, and Sophia Savage; and Aubrey Haky. She was also a great-grandmother to Mazerynn and Silas.
She is further survived by her uncles, Raymond Barnes and wife Pamela, Gerald Barnes and wife Denise, Ernest Barnes, Aunt Helen, and by her Aunt Lisa Schlosnagle.
Last, and most certainly not least she is survived by her greatest friend in life, Elizabeth Pfister more affectionately known as Aunt Dale and her friend and partner Steve Tschudi
Debbie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilbur and Jeanne Barnes; her uncle, Roger Barnes; and her “Pop,” Robert Lucas.
Debbie was, above all else, a devoted single mother of her three children. She was hardworking, spent her career in hospitality and retail trades, and for the last nine years worked at the Home Depot in Stuart, Florida — a job she loved. She loved going to the beach and the mountains. She loved collecting Dreamsicle Angels, amassing quite the collection, with many on display in cabinets and shelves around her home, and many more carefully packed away.
Debbie’s children will remember her for her beauty, her Farrah Fawcett hair, her love of music, especially The Eagles and Chicago, her strength, her perseverance, her wonderful cooking, and for teaching them to always stand up for themselves.
Debbie will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her, but she is in God’s care now.
A celebration of life is being planned, with details to be shared with family and close friends soon.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, as well as the caring and compassionate staff at Treasure Coast Hospice, for the care and comfort given to Debbie in her final days.
One in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If you or a loved one have been impacted by cancer, or if you wish to make a donation in Debbie’s name in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society.
We are so very sorry for your loss. That was beautifully written, your mom would be so proud.
Grandma Debbie was so loving and I’m thankful for all our good memories together that will live on in spirit forever ❤️
Shawna, Chastity, Mikey and Aunt Barbara: I was so saddened to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to each of you for this profound loss. Soar with the angels, Debbie and please give a big hug to Uncle Roger, Memere and Pepere from me.
Our deepest sympathies to Shawna, Chastity and Mike. I’ll always remember your mom for her fierce independence, strength, and resilience. You each carry a lot of her with you, and her greatest qualities will continue to live on through you.
Sincere sympathy to Chastity, Shawna, Michael & Barbara, also to all her family members & friends who loved her so much! She was more like a little sister to me than a niece & she agreed. We always met up when l was in Florida & we loved our time together! Debbie was loved by my entire family & will be missed so much but will always be in our precious memories. May our sweet Debbie rest in the holy Presence of our glorious Lord Jesus, & feel His majestic love, peace & joy! Until we meet again, may God’s peace that passes all understanding, cover & surround all those who are deeply saddened by her loss! With love & sweet memories, Lisa Durst- Schlosnagle ✝️❤️🙏
Thank you grandma for always being here for us and all the love you had for us. I always will love and miss you and remember the memories we made
Grandma was always so good and loving to us and I’m so grateful for every memory we have and all the love you gave me. I’m so lucky I got to call you my grandma. I’ll love and miss you forever ❤️
We just passed the one month mark of losing you and there are still moments every day that I am in complete shock that you are gone. I would give anything for just one more day, one more moment with you, just one more phone call to have the chance to tell you how much you mean to me. I love you, so much. And i miss you Mom, more than I can express in words.