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Debra Keck Obituary
SANFORD — Debra Clapp Keck, 58, of 8038 Turnberry Circle, Sanford died Monday, May 9, 2011 at Hospice of Wake County, Raleigh.
Mrs. Keck was born December 20, 1952. She was preceded in death by her father, Ben Clapp, Jr. mother, Jacqueline (Hall) Johnson and step-father, Glenn G. Johnson. She was a graduate of Jordan Matthews and attended East Carolina University. Debbie was currently a Chapter Member of the Eastern Star and Worthy Matron of Magnolia # 26, Southern Pines and is a dual member of Carthage Chapter #154 and was past Worthy Matron of the Siler City Chapter. She was currently attending Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church, Sanford where she was an active member of the choir. Debbie is a member of the First Baptist Church of Siler City where she sang with the choir for many years.
She is survived by her husband: Jerry Roger Keck of Sanford; one sister: Benjie Fowler and husband, Charlie of Wendell, NC; brother-in-law, Richard Keck and wife, Carol of Liberty, NC; nephews, Lee and Chad Keck of Liberty; aunt, Rachel Allred and husband, Harold of Siler City, NC and several cousins.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City with Rev. Tony Capehart and Rev. Mark Gaskins officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Siler City.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 200 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
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Brenda/Jimmy Brower
May 13, 2011
Jerry so sorry to hear about Debbie.She was always so sweet. I am so glad she was able to come to our last class reunion. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jimmy and Brenda M. Brower
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HELEN PIKE
May 11, 2011
JERRY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WE WILL MISS HER AT OUR NEXT CLASS REUNION.
JUST REMEMBER THAT GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU AND THAT SHE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH. I WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS AS YOU ARE ALREADY ON OUR CHURCH PRAYER LIST.
HELEN PIKE
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