A retirement celebration was held for longtime Ralphs employee Debrah Caraway at Coogies on Sunday afternoon.
After serving the community for more than three decades, Caraway retired last month. Co-workers, friends and family members came out to honor Caraway.
Actor and friend Dick Van Dyke reflected, “She will be missed.”
Caraway is known for her joyous, exuberant personality. Throughout the store should could often be heard saying, “Hello, gorgeous!” and “Glad to see you, beautiful!”
Local firefighter Chris Hanson and wife Debbie join the celebration. Hanson and Caraway seemed to bond over their matching casts.
Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke joined many Malibu residents, family and friends celebrating Debrah Caraway’s retirement party at Coogies on Sunday.
Malibu residents Barbara and John Mills with Debrah Caraway at Coogies on Sunday.
Malibu Times Publisher Arnold York stopped by Coogies to honor Debrah Caraway and her more than 30 years of service to the Malibu community.
Debrah Caraway’s son Tresbien Caraway (left), daughter-in-law Kamesa Moore (second from right) and grandson Roman Tresbien (right) gathered with Caraway’s friends and coworkers at Coogies on Sunday.
Actor Dick Van Dyke and wife Arlene Silver, holding Debrah Caraway’s grandson Roman Tresbien, spend time with Debrah Caraway at her retirement party at Coogies.
Friend and co-worker Liza Roberts hugs Debrah Caraway in front of her celebratory cake.