Debra Kay Maxwell, 68, of Wheatland, MO passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born April 7, 1957, to Orren and Elizabeth Eunice Molder in Kansas City, MO.

Debbie loved fishing and being outdoors, especially if it was with her grandbabies. She loved antique'n or thrifting. If she was indoors, you'd often find her jamming to music.

She was preceded in death by her father, Orren; and mother, Eunice; brothers, Ricky and Kenny; sister, Sissy Lou; son, Chad; and husbands, Rocky Baird, James Rukes Sr, and Mack Maxwell.

Debra is survived by her children: son, David Baird of KC, MO; daughter, Danielle Baldwin and husband Greg of Pittsburg Missouri; daughter, Jessie Asher and husband Mark of Kansas City, MO; son, James Rukes and wife Fergie of Flemington, MO; and son, Cody Maxwell and wife Caitlin of Wheatland MO; several grandchildren, Shylen, Kylie, Ashlyn, Asa, Fletcher, Riley, Cooper and Weston; her aunt, Kay; brother, Wayne Molder, and several nieces and nephews, including Tricia Molder whom helped care for her.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life for friends and family at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO