Debi graduated from Fairborn Baker High School in 1970 and embarked on a distinguished career with the federal government. Her service spanned over 35 years, including significant roles at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Morale, Welfare, Recreation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

She dedicated over 30 years to the IRS in Austin, where she made countless contributions to her community and country. She loved working for the Taxpayer Advocate Service as she personally assisted taxpayers in resolving their problems with the IRS.

She was also very passionate and proficient in training new hires and seasoned employees at the IRS.

A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Debi’s family was her pride and joy.

Survivors include her son Ronald Eric Swain; daughter Angela Danielle Swain; grandchildren Dayton Myles Swain, John Anthony Swain and Isabel Marie Swain; and great-granddaughters Lillyana Sophia Mejia and Aubri Amilia Morris.

She is also survived by her sister Susan Rae Truax (née Blomquist); Dale James Blomquist; nephews Randy Neil Blevins and Austin Blomquist; and niece Chelsea Renee Sodders (née Blomquist).

Debi extended her love to many and considered many dear friends as her family members to include Richard Hurst, son and Warren Leon Morris III, grandson as well as embracing the in-laws and the Martinez family. They all played a huge part in Debi’s life and she in theirs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; niece, Stacy Renee Blevins; and partner, Timothy Kleeberger.

During her life, Debi had a passion for travel, having explored Europe, Canada the Caribbean islands and Mexico. She was also a talented pianist in her early years, playing at Maple Heights Baptist Church in Fairborn, Ohio. Debi’s zest for life and adventure were evident in her plans to visit her final three states in May 2025 —Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Services were Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Cook-Walden Capital Memorial Park, 14501 Interstate 35 North in Pflugerville, Texas. The arrangements were handled by Cook-Walden Memorial Parks.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Austin Animal Shelter, an organization close to Debi’s heart and her dear friend, Robin Sirles. Her legacy of kindness, dedication and love for her family and community will be cherished and remembered by all who knew her.