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Debra M. Lattimore, age 72, a wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, entered into eternal rest surrounded by peace and love on October 25, 2025.
Debra was preceded in death by her father, Clarence McCarver Sr.; mother, Jessie L. Boyd; and sister, Brenda J. Kirkpatrick.
For 42 years, Debra dedicated herself to Olin Corporation, where she worked before retiring to embrace the next chapter of her life.
Debra’s belief in Christ as her Lord and Savior was the foundation of her life. She was a member of Green’s Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church of America in Charleston, Tennessee. Over the years, she served the Lord through many ministries—singing in the choir, serving in women’s mission, ushering, and teaching Sunday school—always answering God’s call wherever He led her.
Throughout her life and when facing her most recent health battles, Debra’s unwavering faith sustained her. Her life was a reflection of grace, strength, and steadfast faith—a light that will continue to shine in the hearts of all who loved her.
She was the wife of Martin A. Lattimore, and the cherished mother of Alisha (Oscar II) Lewis and a Bonus Mom to Nicole (Patrick) Anderson. She was a proud grandmother to Abigail, Olivia, Oscar III, Destiny, Kaylee, Trinity, and Harmony, and a great-grandmother to Skylar. All of the grands and great grands brought her endless joy. She leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: Clarence (Jocelyn) McCarver, Sara (Calvin) Smith, Kenneth (Patrice) Boyd, and Bobby McCarver. Brothers and sisters-in-law, David(Vanessa) Lattimore, and Sue Westfield all of Charleston, Tn, and Lora( David) Campbell of Riverdale, Ga.
Debra also treasured her many nieces and nephews, finding joy in watching them grow and building their own lives.
She was blessed with the friendship of many, including her dear friends Cheryl Ramsey and Sandra (Faye) Wilson Farris. She also shared a special bond with her work bestie turned neighbor, Ann Boyd.
Home Going Celebration service will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Green’s Chapel Presbyterian Church, Charleston, TN with Rev. Aubrey Ector delivering the eulogy and Rev. Carol Westfield officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Interment will follow the service at Hiawassee Memorial Gardens in Charleston, TN.
Services of Loving memory entrusted to M.D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home – Cleveland, TN.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
165 Lang Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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