Debbie Marie Givens

Debbie Marie (Elpers) Givens, 60, of Evansville, passed away peacefully at her home on July 25, 2019. Debbie was born on Good Friday, March 27, 1959 to the late Sylverius and Valeria (Rexing) Elpers. She grew up in Darmstadt and graduated from Central High School in 1977. During high school and after her graduation, Debbie worked for Evansville Drywall Supply. She married Glenn Givens on August 14, 1982. As her daughters were born, Debbie became a stay at home mom. Debbie was extremely active in her daughter’s lives by leading Girl Scout troops, PTA, Booster Club events and wherever she was needed. After years of staying at home, she went back to work at Keep Evansville Beautiful as the Office Manager. She really enjoyed her civic involvement and continued helping KEB after her retirement in the summer of 2017! Debbie worked hard at everything she did. She enjoyed beautiful flowers. Many caring, wonderful people helped create an incredible garden at Debbie’s home that became her pride and joy. Debbie always had an uplifting, caring spirit and never let her battles with cancer change that. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arlie and Wanda (Gist) Givens. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Glenn Givens; daughters, Amanda (Dave) Hisch, Stephanye Givens and Victoria Givens; siblings, Carolyn (Butch) Titzer, Flavien (Kathy) Elpers, Eugene (Earlene) Elpers, Rosie (David) Blaize, Barb (Bob) Spear and Sylverius Elpers, Jr.; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County, Rev. Eugene Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until 6:00 PM on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 10:00 AM until service time on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6202 W. St. Joseph Road, Evansville, IN 47720. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Chemo Buddies, 3699 Epworth Road, Newburgh, IN 47630 or to Keep Evansville Beautiful, 209 Main Street, Evansville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Debbie Marie Givens

March 27, 1959 - July 25, 2019