Debra Jo (Van Scoy) Hamilton, 69 of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia.

Debbie was born April 21, 1952 in Kansas City; the daughter of Raymond Lee Van Scoy and Norma Jean (Harris) Van Scoy.  She graduated from Lee's Summit High.  She continued her education at Longview College for four years and later graduated from Research School of Nursing.  Debbie was employed at Kansas City Osteopathic Hospital, where she served as Head of Neo Natal ICU for several years.  She was eventually forced to retire due to health reasons.  In her younger years, Debbie was a ballerina.

Survivors include her mother: Norma Jean Van Scoy of Macks Creek, MO; brother: Randy Van Scoy (Teresa McGuire) of Centerview, MO; and niece: Keagan Van Scoy (Hunter Daddy) of Centerview, MO.  She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond.

No services are being scheduled at this time.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net