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Debra Gallagher Obituary

Debra "Debi" Johnstone Gallagher was born on June 16, 1952, and passed away at 9:35 pm, Saturday, October 4, 2008, at her daughter's residence in Greer, SC. She was 56, a native of Bossier City, LA and resident of Crystal Springs, MS. Debi was the daughter of the late Dow and Mildred Johnstone.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Johnstone Gulledge, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Gulledge.
She is survived by two daughters, Jessica Gallagher Baker, and husband, Trey, Southaven, MS and Whitney Gallagher Coe, and husband, Phil, Greer, SC; a son, James Edward "Jed" Gallagher,II, and wife, Courtney, Amite, LA; a brother, Richard Johnstone, and wife, Donna, Atlanta, GA; former husband, James Edward "Jimmy" Gallagher, Amite, LA.; and two grandchildren, Caleb and Abbi Baker.
Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 10:00 am until religious services at the funeral home chapel at 12:00 noon. Interment in the Wilmer Baptist Church Cemetery.
An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com.
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Merrill Mitchell

October 10, 2008

Debi was a remarkable lady filled with courage, patience and unending love. I am honored to have had a heart-sister in Debi.

Kathy leblanc

October 10, 2008

Debi was a great person. I knew her from Yellow Freight. She is now in peace with God! Prayers to her family. Kathy

Marsha Pickard

October 9, 2008

So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a good friend and I missed hearing from ya'll after you moved from Crystal Springs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know she loved you so very much.

Allison Graham

October 9, 2008

Jessica-
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Your family is in my prayers.

Randy, Susan & Lavon Moulder

October 8, 2008

Dear Jed & Family:

We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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