Debbie Gravens Mathews

Debbie Gravens Mathews obituary, Lebanon, TN

Debbie Gravens Mathews

Debbie Mathews Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home on Apr. 10, 2025.

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Ms. Debbie Gravens Mathews, age 72 of Lebanon passed away April 9, 2025, at Westmoreland Care and Rehab.
Born November 12, 1952, in Wilson County, she is the daughter of the late Joe Thomas Gravens and Hazel George Gravens. She was a graduate of Mount Juliet High School and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Gravens.
She is survived by her longtime partner, Barry Mathews; two daughters: Kelley (Tommy) Tress and Becky (Jason) Allison; grandchildren: Autumn (Aaron) Shubert, Matthew Hodges, Gabi Allison, Emma Allison, and Luke Allison; great grandsons, Camden and Mason Shubert; sister, Tammy Elliott; and two brothers, Joe Gravens and Troy Gravens; several nieces and nephews.
The family will have a memorial at a later date.
LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615) 444-2142 www.ligonbobo.com

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Jim and Linda Driver

April 11, 2025

Mr. Mathews, please accept mine and Jim´s condolences on the loss of your wife. Though we never met her, as your neighbor we wanted to reach out and let you know you are in our thoughts and we are very sorry for loss.

Linda & Jim Driver

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