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Deborah Holcomb Obituary
Debby was preceded in death by her parents, L.B. and Mary Nell Couch; sisters, Laura Couch, Karla Berry, and Angie Couch.
Survivors include her husband, Richey "Rip" Holcomb; sons, Jeffery Gilbert, Jarrod Gilbert, Jason Gilbert, and Dane (Jennifer) Holcomb; seven grandchildren; great-granddaughter, Adeline Gilbert; sister, Rosemary Couch; special aunt, Paula Huff; and a host of uncles, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. James Catholic School (700 Albert Rains Blvd., Gadsden, AL 35901 or www.stjamesgadsden.org) or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org).
The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Encompass Hospice, especially Sharon Owen, Jamie Moore, and Tanya Eschmann.
Due to COVID-19, the family requests no visitation.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.collier-butler.com.
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Tara Allbritton and James Kilgore
July 30, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Debby was such a sweet person and I enjoyed spending time with her.
Neal and Robin Entrekin
July 30, 2020
Rip, we are so sad to hear of Debby passing. She was such a nice lady and we know she will be missed greatly. We love you and are thinking of you.
Ricky Venn
July 30, 2020
Rip, i am so sorry to hear of the passing of Deb. I never even knew she was sick, i have a lot of great memories of you both, you were the two best neighbors anyone could ever have, may God ease the pain that you are going through..
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