Debbie Stoddard
Debbie Stoddard, age 59, passed away on February 22, 2021 in Webster, Texas. She was born in Holbrook, Arizona on November 8, 1961 to Charles and Ronda Stoddard, the second of three girls. She is survived by her sisters, Darilyn Peddie and DiAnna Adair; brother-in-law, Wes Adair; nieces and nephews, Paige Ricketts, Jake Ricketts, Alex Gaston, Bryce Adair, and Thomas Gaston; great niece and nephew, Everly Ricketts and Jase Ricketts; aunts, Frankie Thurston and LaDonna Porter; and many cousins, friends, and former students.
Debbie earned a BS in Education from Baylor University in 1983 and worked as a teacher for 25 years in the Pasadena and LaPorte school districts. She had a passion for family, friends, and travel, and loved all children and animals. Every year she would take a group of 6th grade students to New York for sightseeing and Broadway plays. Her favorites were Beauty and the Beast, Phantom of The Opera, Mamma Mia, Wicked, and Les Miserables. She owned every soundtrack and knew every word to every song.
A celebration of her life will be held on Monday March 1, 2021 at 11:30 am at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598.
Darrell and I are sorry we have not been together in along time. We treasure the family time that we shared when we were in New Mexico. Are boys loved spending time with you. You’ll be miss.
The Ortiz Family
I’m so sorry this has happened. I have fond memories of Debbie at Baker Jr. High. I and my boys Caleb and Corbin went to New York with her twice. She loved the kids and we watched several of her favorite musicals while we were there. I cherish these memories. God bless Debbie!
Sheryl, Caleb and Corbin Ayres
I am so very very saddened by the loss of Debbie! We had so many fun times at Baylor and beyond. Sorry that I lost touch. It is a HARD lesson learned. I will connect with her sisters once we move back to Texas. Sigh! Love you!!!!
My sincere condolences to the Stoddard family. I vividly remember listening to Phantom of the Opera in her math class in 6th grade at Baker. She was an amazing teacher and person. She is one of the reasons I became a teacher. I thought of her this morning as this opera just reopened. Sad to hear that she has passed on. I am grateful for her presence in my life.