Debra (Debbie) Little, 63, of Carthage, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

 

Debbie was born February 22, 1959 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Dixie (Taylor) Moyes. On July 2, 1993 she married Cole Little in Fort Madison, Iowa. He survives.

 

Debbie was raised and educated in the Keokuk, Iowa and Hamilton, Illinois area. Debbie had many titles and jobs throughout her life and most recently worked for MJ’s Bar & Grill in Carthage. However, her favorite title was being a mother to her two children, and recently she earned the title of grandmother. She never met a stranger and everyone she knew was family. Debbie enjoyed camping with her family, driving Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and

 of course, socializing. She attended the Fountain Green Presbyterian Church and The Crossing in Macomb. 

 

Survivors include her husband: Cole; one daughter: Aurora (Derek) Churchwell of Ventura, California; one son: Sonny (Gwendolyn) Little of Quincy, Illinois; one granddaughter: Ada Churchwell; four brothers: John (Rhonda) Moyes, Mark (Regina) Moyes, Fred (Cindy) Moyes, and Phil Moyes; one sister: Theresa Bryant, her step-mother: Mary Moyes of Elvaston, Illinois, and several nieces, nephews and pets.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother: Ted Moyes. 

 

A Celebration of Debbie’s Life will be held from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the University of Illinois Extension Building, 550 N. Madison St., Carthage, Illinois 62321.

A time for sharing memories will be held at 4:00 p.m. For those attending Harley-Davidson attire is encouraged and, weather permitting, feel free to ride your motorcycle to the celebration. 

 

Banks & Beals Funeral Home of LaHarpe is assisting the family. 

 

A memorial fund has been established for the American Red Cross. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Debbie’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.