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DEBORAH PLUNK
Henderson, TN: Deborah Joan Gruggett Plunk age 64, passed away November 19, 2024, at her home.
She was born October 2, 1960, the daughter of the late Bill and Margie Stanfield Gruggett. She grew up in Finley, TN and attended Dyersburg High School.
She married Marty Plunk on December 12, 2006. They made their home in Henderson.
She enjoyed traveling, music attending concerts and cosmetology.
She loved her grandkids and enjoyed spending lots of time with them.
She loved the companionship of her pets, Bruzer the dog and Momo the cat, who preceded her in death, her dogs Bruno and Bella survive her.
Mrs. Plunk is survived by her husband, Marty Dale Plunk of Henderson; three sons, Brian Jeffrey Galloway (Dana) of Lafayette, TN, Mikah Joyner of Old Hickory, TN and Greg Plunk of Red Bay, AL; two daughters, Brittany Plunk of Newbern, TN and Danielle Plunk of Selmer, TN; five grandchildren, Darren Tingler, Corinne Galloway, Hendrix Plunk, Michael White, Kaelum Galloway and Braxton Plunk and one sister, Marion Fay Fortner of Alamo, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Kathy K. Burton and two brothers, Charlie Lepping and Don Leeping.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the City of Henderson Animal Control. Visit them on Facebook.
A celebration of Life will be 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Saturday, November 23rd. at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue Chapel.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
304 Crook Ave P. O. Box 66, Henderson, TN 38340

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