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Debra Farmer Obituary
Asheville - Debra Hilliard Farmer, 66, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of Mona Griffith Hilliard of Burnsville and the late Robert B. Hilliard.
Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband; Jim Farmer; an aunt: Paula Williams of Charlotte and first cousins: Linda Banks Washburn of Weaverville and Dennis and Neil Jordan of Asheville.
A memorial graveside service was held at 11 AM Thursday in Pete Young Cemetery in Burnsville.
The family received friends from 7 until 8 PM Wednesday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 128 South Tryon Street, Suite 1588, Charlotte, NC 28202.
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American Heart Association
July 14, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Carole Kabel
July 12, 2017
Debra was a great person, I just loved talking with her. She always had a great smile and was very personable. She will be greatly missed. Debra had a great husband, Jim and her mother.
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