Deborah Elaine “Debbi” (Dougherty) Chance, 73, received her wings on February 1, 2025. Her family surrounded her at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Springfield, Missouri.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Royer Funeral home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shep’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary, 17012 E. Truman Road, Independence, Missouri 64056.
Debbi was born on June 20, 1951, in Rochelle, Illinois, to Robert “Bob” Dougherty and Almeda “Lorene” (Rippee) Dougherty.
When Debbi was young, the family moved from Rochelle to Foil, Missouri, to care for Debbi’s maternal grandmother. They eventually settled in Ava, Missouri, where Debbi attended high school. It was in Ava that Debbi met Larry Chance, and the two were united in marriage on May 28, 1968, at the First General Baptist Church.
After their marriage, Debbi and Larry moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she worked for Montgomery Ward at the Blue Ridge Mall. Debbi then moved to Independence, Missouri, where she attended cosmetology school in 1982 and acquired her salon in 1984. She worked there until she retired and sold her business in 2001. She then moved back to Ava to help care for her aging parents.
Two children were born of marriage, and Debbi was a deeply devoted mother and a wonderful Nonnie to her grandchildren. She enjoyed attending her sons’ sporting events and school functions and working for the Truman High School Booster Club.
She was a dedicated Christian and a member of Cross Point Church in Ava, Missouri. Her favorite verse was Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” She loved to cheer for her beloved Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.
Debbi was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Lowell Maloney, granddaughter Hannah Chance, and sister Cindy Fitzgerald.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Chance; two sons, Darin Chance, and wife, Elizabeth, of Grain Valley; son, Dusty Chance, and April Mazeikis of Independence; grandchildren, Randy Mazeikis, Rylee Chance, and Kyra Chance-Martin; her siblings, Carolyn Davis (Donnie), Connie Givans, Jarrett Dougherty (Kara), nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Obituary submitted by family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Grain Valley, MO 64075 816-847-4441
Johnie and Sarah jones
5 Feb 2025Debbie was such a beautiful lady one of a kind for sure I will definitely miss her coming into McDonald’s and seeing her wonderful smile and huge personality that went along with a big heart my thoughts and prayers go to family and friends
Janette McMullen
6 Feb 2025I will forever miss my girlfriend Debbi !
Such a sweet Classy friend, who loved ♥️ Jesus
and her family and friends.
I dearly loved her, and will always have great
Memories.
When your heart ♥️ is empty, filling it with happy
Memories can help you find your smile.
Dusty,Darin we are always here when you need us !
Joann Austin
6 Feb 2025So sorry She will be missed by many
Prayers for peace for your family She will continue to be carried in your heart Remember all the great time you were blessed to spend with her
MPR
6 Feb 2025In honor of Debbi Chance, Midwest Public Risk has made a donation to Shep’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary Inc. (US 501(c)(3) Nonprofit) as requested. Wishing your family comfort and peace during this time.