Debra Jean (Bennett) Gailey Obituary (1950 - 2020)

Debra J. Bennett Gailey Debra Jean Gailey, 69, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 27, 2020, due to complications from cancer. She was born in Ogden on August 19, 1950 to Delbert W. Bennett and Phyllis Vilate Cooper. Debby was raised in Uintah and Ogden and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1968. She grew up with three sisters (Janet, Joanne and Teana) and two brothers (Robin, John). Debby met her husband Jerry on a blind date. She always told us that it was a good thing that he was persistent because marrying him was the best decision she ever made. He was her best friend and sweetheart of 49 years. They were married on August 28, 1970. They were later sealed in the Ogden LDS temple for all time and eternity. The couple lived in Ogden before relocating to Turkey with the military, returning to the States after two years. They have lived in Roy for 42 years, raising three children, Shanda (Michael) Wimmer, Shari (Dirk) Love, and Brian (Brandi) Gailey. She adored and spoiled her 11 grandchildren and supported them at as many school and sporting events as possible. Mom loved everything Disney and many of our family vacations were spent at the Disney parks. Some of our favorite memories involved spending time with her in the parks and watching her enjoy the sights and sounds and treats! Debby enjoyed playing in a bowling league for many years with her sisters. Tuesdays were reserved for bowling, lunch, laughing and playing cards. She cherished vacation time spent with her family at Disney and Yellowstone and took many trips with her sisters, never wasting an opportunity to spend more time with them. Over the years, so many people relied on Debby's artistic abilities, which she was always happy to share. She was a talented seamstress and made countless dance costumes, choir dresses, bridesmaid and prom dresses of professional quality. Her handmade Halloween costumes were amazing. She was always the go-to person for help with school art projects, costume and set design for church productions, banners and posters, basically anything and everything. She loved being involved with anything in the creative arts and excelled at sewing, painting, drawing and cake decorating. She was the queen of repurposing, there's a running joke in our family that there's nothing duct tape or WD-40 can't fix. Chances are, if you asked mom whether she had a random item for a project, she would have it tucked away somewhere. The world has lost a beautiful, loving, caring, compassionate, tender-hearted woman. Heaven has gained a precious new angel. We will miss your laugh and beautiful smile forever. Thank you for being the best wife, mother and grandmother we could ask for. There was never any question of how much you loved each and every one of us - your love is such a wonderful gift. Special thanks to Intermountain Hospice, and especially to Becky, for the genuine loving support and care of our wonderful wife and loving mother over the past five months. Services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., with a viewing Friday, March 6, 2020, 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 5865 S 1900 W, Roy, Utah. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com