Deborah Ann Flake

Deborah Ann Flake

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Feb

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Deloach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home

220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Feb

6

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Deloach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home

220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Deborah Flake Obituary

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Deborah Ann Flake, 71, entered into rest Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born in Little Rock, AR and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She worked as a cook for several different restaurants throughout the Burke County area. Deborah loved her dogs, camping, and eating out. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Laura and Buddy Asa Farrer; her husband, Larry Lewis Flake; and three brothers, Billy Joe Farrer, Donald Wayne Farrer, and David Farrer.

She is survived by four children, Larry Scott Flakes (Selena) of Hephzibah, Larry Chad Flake (Stephanie) of Waynesboro, Charity Flake (Timmy) of Hephzibah, and Jesse Nicholas Flake of Girard; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a brother, Dwayne Asa Farrer (Diane) of Hiltonia; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held 12:00pm Friday, February 6 in the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531)

You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.

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DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service

220 E 6th St PO Box 595, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Upcoming Events

Feb

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Deloach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home

220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

6

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Deloach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home

220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.