Deborah Kestner

Deborah Kestner

Deborah Kestner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 18, 2007.
SALTVILLE – Deborah M. "Terry" Kestner, age 44, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Deborah was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Clara Helton, and paternal grandparents, Ben and Hettie Terry.
She was a devoted wife and mother, a 2002 graduate of the University of Virginia's College at Wise and was employed at Utility Trailer in Atkins, Va.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Butch" Kestner; daughter, Brooke Marie Kestner, who was her pride and joy; parents, James and Eula Terry, Saltville; brothers, James Jr. and wife Lisia Terry, Rich Valley, Va., Christopher and wife Maryland Terry, Whitney, England, and Keith and wife Sabrina Terry, Max Meadows, Va.; mother-in-law, Rachel Kestner, Saltville; sister-in-law, Anne and husband Dale Evans, Saltville; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and special friends, Daphne McCready and Gail Henderson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Kestner will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wade Kestner and the Rev. Mark Casey officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Sunday in the A.J. Aistrop family cemetery.
The family would like to thank everyone at Francis Marion Manor, Mrs. Becky Nash and the staff at Greever Clinic for their care.
D.R. Henderson Funeral home in Saltville is serving the Deborah Kestner family.

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August 20, 2007

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August 20, 2007

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August 18, 2007

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Lynn Weaver

August 20, 2007

Butch&Brooke,
My heart goes out to you. Debbie was one of the greatest friends, I've had. She was kind and loyal, A real genuine friend, I will miss her so.
God Bless,
Lynn Weaver

Elizabeth Pickle

August 20, 2007

Brooke, i feel so sorry for you lose so if you need anything or to talk... im here.

Stephanie Goode

August 18, 2007

Keith and Sabrina,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Gina Hayden Taylor

August 18, 2007

Butch and Family,
So sorry to hear about Debbie. I know she is gonna be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

james mcghee

August 18, 2007

butch,we are sorry for your loss.we send you all our sympathy.may the lord wrap his arms around you and hold you and comfort you.james and frances mcghee.

Ted & Gaile Hunt

August 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John & Debbie Lee & Morghan

August 18, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Katy Mikulski

August 18, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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