Finally free of her pain in this life, Debra M. Soper passed on to a greatly deserved rest on October 29, 2026. She was born in Hutchinson on September 26,1954, to David and Mildred (Brown) Leatherbury, the 4th of 6 children.

Deb was a 1972 graduate of Nickerson High. Accustomed to hard work from a young age, Deb grew up working in her father's bakery, Dave's Donuts in the 60's and 70's. Her next career was at Jackson's Ice Cream as a packer and lab technician. However, her greatest accomplishments were her two children, Emily and Ryan.

Debra is survived by her husband, Edwin W Soper, Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Emily I. Haney (Alan), Ft. Smith, AR; and son, Ryan D. Soper (Jackie), Enfield, NH; granddaughters, Marissa Allen, Texarkana, AR, Elaina Haney, Ft. Smith, AR; brother, Michael W. Leatherbury, Hutchinson, KS; mother-in-law, Mary Jean Soper; father-in-law, Edwin D. Soper; and sisters-in-law, Nancy Lamunyon, Gayla Stallknecht, Dawna Rein, Kristen Geniuk.

She was preceded in death by; her parents David C. and Mildred Leatherbury, Sr; sisters, Judy Brown (Duane), Glenda Leatherbury, and Michelle Leatherbury; brother, David Leatherbury Jr; sister-in-law, Sharon Carson.

Cremation has taken place. Friends may sign her book Monday thru Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

A very special thanks to all the kind and caring employees as well as her friends at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She cared a lot for you all.