Debbie Kilpatrick

Debbie Kilpatrick obituary, Durham, NC

Debbie Kilpatrick

Debbie Kilpatrick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Deborah "Debbie" Drayton Kilpatrick, 64, passed away on Saturday, September 13,2025. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey to the late Alvan John Drayton and Jacqueline Lindsay Wright.
Debbie graduated from Southern High School and went on to attend Columbia Bible College. She later attended Durham Technical Community College and received a degree in childcare development. Debbie was an active member of Grey Stone Church where she served as a greeter. She was an animal lover and used that passion to run her own house and pet sitting business.
Mrs. Kilpatrick is survived by her husband, David Kilpatrick; brother, Michael Drayton and wife Debbie; sister, Kathie Martin and husband Rick.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 20th at Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham with Rev. Clay Waters officiating the service. The family will visit with friends immediately after the service in the Gathering Room at Clements.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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