Debra J. Dooley

January 15, 1954 - January 22, 2022

Debra J Dooley, age 68, of Pennsville, passed away on January 22, 2022 with her children at her side after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Debra was a graduate of Pennsville Memorial High School, Class of 1972. She spent her children's younger years as a full time homemaker. She returned to work in 1988 as a Medical Records Clerk at Millville Hospital for 12 years before starting a new career at Discover Financial Services as an Account Manager in November of 2000. She just recently retired from Discover after 21 years of service. Debra enjoyed spending her time with family, especially her grandchildren who gave her the greatest joy and affectionately called her Geeka, a name her eldest grandchild gave her when she was just a toddler. That name just like everything else that involved her four grandchildren was what truly made Debra the happiest. She attended every one of their school concerts, dance recitals, soccer and baseball games. Her grandchildren were her world. Debra was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Dooley; and sister-in-law, Sharon Cipolla. She is survived by her son Sean Dooley; daughter Heather Pratz; son-in-law Darrin Pratz; beloved grandchildren, Brianna, Jacob, Ryleigh, and Avery; niece Kelly Verdecchio and her husband Tommy, as well as their daughter Mya. Memorial Service will be private and held at a later date. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Robert, a Vietnam Veteran, at Finns Point National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation to Debra's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Hospital.