Debra Lynn (Claypool) Jones, age 71, of Newark, passed away on December 1, 2024. She was born April 10, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas to the late Ronald H. and Joann (Williamson) Claypool. Debbie graduated from Heath High School in 1971. She continued her education at Muskingum University to receive Bachelors in Psychology and earned a Masters Degree in School Counseling from The Ohio State University. She was an educator who taught in Heath City Schools, North Fork Schools and Newark City Schools, and also served as school guidance counselor. Debbie cherished her time as a teacher inspiring her students to do their best. Part of Debbie's passion for education was the joy she found in working with other caring professionals. Debbie was member of St. John's United Church of Christ and loved The OSU sports teams, especially football and basketball. She was dedicated wife and mother. She married, Lawrence J. Jones, on June 30, 1978 and together they had two children, Evan and Dorothy. Family and friends were very important to Debbie. She had some of the best friends who showed what true friendship can be as they supported her throughout life and through her battles with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Larry; a son, Evan (Andrea "Andy") Jones; three grandchildren, Duke, Jackson and Soma; three brothers, Scott (Joan Mumaw) Claypool, David (Shirley) Claypool and Chris (Beth) Claypool; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy (1987)