Debbie Sue Scardina
1962 - 2025
Debbie Sue Scardina 62, of Winston Salem NC passed away peacefully at Kate B Reynolds house, surrounded by friends and family, on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Debbie was born on February 8, 1962 in Winston Salem, the daughter of Jess Charles McDaniel and Thelma Bourdeau McDaniel. Debbie graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1980. She later took business classes at Forsyth Technical Community College, and then went on to Davidson Community College earning a degree as an esthetician.
Debbie married Michael Scardina on December 29, 2012 in Winston Salem. Debbie and Michael were married for 12 years, but together for 20.
Debbie worked in several fields from administrative work for construction companies and banking but spent most of her professional career in property management, both as a leasing agent and property management. She also spent several years working as an after school teacher for St. John’s Lutheran school. Debbie especially loved children and animals! There was never an animal that didn’t trust her, or a child that didn’t love her. Debbie loved music, going to concerts, and dancing. She always loved the outdoors, working in the yard, riding bikes, or being in the mountains.
Remaining to cherish Debbie’s memory are her husband Michael and son Nathan, along with Michael’s family, brothers Danny McDaniel and Donny McDaniel, nephew Mark (Cynthia) McDaniel and son Lucas, nephew Keith McDaniel, niece Angela (Terry) Burgess and Samantha, Shannon, Robert, & Trinity, niece Tracy (Donnie) Custer, along with Liam and Maura, nephew Robert (Kristin) Armstrong, Karen, Robert, and Sasha-Leigh, and nephew Michael (Elizabeth) McDaniel, and Kaden.
Preceding Debbie in death are parents Jess Charles McDaniel and Thelma Bourdeaux McDaniel, and sister Judy McDaniel Armstrong.
Memorial services will be held at St. Clements Episcopal Church at 3600 Harper Rd. Clemmons NC 27012 on February 15, 2025 at 3:00. Reception to follow service.
Debbie’s greatest gift was the love she gave to others and animals. God Bless you. RIP.
Dave and Marcie Van Pelt
Debbie was a “constant” for children. She loved them unconditionally. They knew they could sit next to her and not have to say a word and she would know what they needed–quiet time, time to “share”, a hug, whatever would make them feel comfortable. She was a “mother figure” to them, not just a “teacher figure”. She tried to give them the best that she was able to give for their well-being.
I learned patience from Debbie. I loved her smile, her soft, kind voice and her beauty (inside and out). She was a “constant” for me too. I would not communicate with her for a long stretch of time and then we would pick up right where we left off. I have fond memories of working with Debbie at St. John’s Lutheran School.
She was a strong Christian woman. I loved seeing her and Mike at church too.
RIP, Debbie. I love you.
“Sam”
I loved me some Debbie. Great friend. She will be missed. She helped a lot of people. And lots of animals. Already miss talking to her. But she can now be with her Momma. God bless Debbie.