Debra Ann “Debbie” Lorson, age 67, passed away peacefully at home with
her family by her side on December 25, 2020, after a long battle with
lung cancer. She was born March 4, 1953, in Salina, Kansas to Florian
and Reita (Gibson) Glassman and graduated from Hays High School. She
married Phillip Allen Lorson in June of 1972. For many years, Debra
worked as a bookkeeper at the Agri-trails Co-op in Hope.
Debra bowled for many years and loved to sew and crochet. Debra was a
dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and
embraced every moment with them. Once her grandchildren were born, they
were her pride and joy. She enjoyed going to all the ballgames and was
always their biggest fan. She would be baking cookies and playing
games, there was never a dull moment with them. She especially loved
her role as G.G. She had a big heart and always willing to help.
Debra was a longtime member of St. Phillips Catholic Church of Hope, and a member of the Altar Society.
She was a loving and devoted mother of twins Kelly Coup (Justin) of
Hope, Kerry Ditto (Darren) of Abilene, and son Chad Lorson (Brittney) of
Hope. She had nine grandchildren, Tatum, Reagan, Spencer, Breken,
Brighton, Kierstyn, Quincy, Brixton, and Bristol, five brothers, John
Glassman (Rhonda) of Russell, Rick Glassman (Cheryl) of Hays, Mike
Glassman (Sandy) of Victoria, Mark Glassman (Dee) of Allen, Texas, and
Chris Glassman of Hays, and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial for Debbie will be 11:00 am Monday, December
28, 2020 at the St. Phillips Catholic Church in Hope with Father Peter
O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 5:00 pm Sunday evening
at the church with the family receiving friends following. Memorial
contributions may be made to the St. Phillips Catholic Church or the
Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.