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Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Cisne Cemetery
Debra A. Duke, age 65, a lifelong resident of Flora, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, in Fairfield.
Debbie was born September 18, 1951, in Flora, the daughter of William Lowell and Faye Mildred (Stinnett) Duke. She served as a substitute teacher throughout the county for many years and had attended First Christian Church of Flora, and more recently Flora First United Methodist Church. Debbie was involved in the past with Clay County Hospital Auxiliary, was past Unit Chairman of American Cancer Society, and was past president of the 19th Congressional District Democratic Women. She will be remembered as a caring person, who shared positive thoughts and words with those around her.
She is survived by a niece: Netta (Max) Stewart; nephews: Danny Pifer and Kevin Pifer; a cousin: Wesley Burgess; and several other dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister: LaDonna Pifer, and a nephew and his wife: Randy and Marge Pifer.
A funeral service for Debbie Duke will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with a visitation from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Cisne Cemetery. Memorial donations in Debbie's memory are suggested to Flora First United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
So Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God Comfort each and every one of u
I am very saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. Mom knew her Mother, in scouts I think, so as small kids we played together. Debbie spoke of wanting to be a judge when she grew up and she believed that possibility with unwavering confidence. I was always so impressed by that. She had a playhouse the likes I'd never seen and we had some fun laughs in there. Debbie showed me a side of life I would've missed without her. God rest her soul.
Debbie and I first met when we were Brownies together in second grade. Debbie was a unique soul with a good heart. She did not have an easy life, but persevered and worked to make a positive impact on the lives of those around her. She and I often visited when we would run into one another around town over the last few years. She always had something pleasant to say. And she truly loved her animals. She will be missed.
My memories with Debbie go all the way back to first grade at McEndree School. She always talked about her mother having a leap year birthday on Feb. 29 and always stayed young. She was the first person I ever knew with a date like this. I am still in shock over her sudden passing even though she had past health issues. Her last words to me by phone were words of best wishes on my retirement and that will be my last memory which is a good and special one.
Debbie will be missed by those whose lives she touched.
I have known Debbie for many years. My memories go way back to grade school. She had a big heart and always had something positive to say. Very special person.
She and I became friends when I started working at city hall. She was always so kind to me whenever she would call. I never spoke to her that she didn't thank me for being her friend before we hung up. That's the kind of person she was always very thoughtful of whom she was speaking with regardless of what she may be going through. I will miss our conversations. Thank you for being my friend.
Will miss those phone calls calling to check on my health and how my family was doing. Had a lot of good laughs and serious talks on them. Debbie was a friend, classmate, and a round-a-bout cousin. That's another story Debbie always loved to tell. She had a big heart. Thank you for being my friend.
Sorry Wesley to you and your family for your loss.
Debbie was a kind and caring soul. She was always quick with a smile and words of encouragement.
I meet Debby, many years ago when I moved to Flora. She was a very caring person, and would help any one if she could. Never did I hear her speak bad of any one. Prayers for comfort to her family. Fly high with the angels, Debby.
she was a good lady& Teacher when we had her.she will be missed.
I first met Debbie in the 5th grade. She was a very kind and caring person. She will be greatly missed, not only by her family and close friends, but from the communities in which she lived and gave so much. Thank you for being such a great friend to everyone.
May God comfort you all in this time of loss.
Have known Debbie for many years, and had many interesting conversations with her at the Senior Center.
I remember and admired your tenaciousness. God bless.
So sorry about the loss of Debbie. I worked with her and always tried to speak with her. May God be with you at this time. Remember her with precious thoughts. God Bless
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