Debra Kay (Wooten) Holcomb, 77, of Columbus, formerly of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at The Inn at Winchester Trail Retirement Home in Canal Winchester. She was born May 29, 1949 in Portsmouth, to the late Wayne C. and Klotine (Lybrook) Wooten.
Debra was a Case Manager for Scioto County Job and Family Services for over 25 years. She loved to spend time with family, and travel, primarily at Myrtle Beach.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Holcomb, who died in 2002, her siblings, Jerry Wooten and Doris Rasmussen, a grandson, Shane Bays, and a son-in-law, Chuck Sanders.
Debra is survived by her three children, Michelle Sanders of Franklin Furnace, Christy Best (Steve) of Columbus, and Todd Douthat (Kris) of Phoenix, AZ, a sister-in-law, Carol Wooten of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, whom she was so proud of, Heather Bays, Devin Horn, Chloe Best, Alex Douthat, Andrew Douthat, and Erin Barnes, and a great-grandson, Connor Jarrells.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at The Inn at Winchester Trail and Capital City Hospice for their care and support.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday, October 26, 2026 at Melcher Hammer Funeral Home with Deacon Chris Varacalli officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Portsmouth.
A visitation for friends and family will be 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the funeral home, and one hour before the service on Monday. A Recitation of the Rosary will follow the Sunday evening visitation at 6:00 PM.