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Deborah Poole Obituary
Debra Kestner Poole, 65 of Warm Springs, GA, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away March 23, 2025, at her home in Warm Springs, GA.
Debra was born February 16, 1959, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the daughter of Roy and Eleanor Goodale Kestner. She was a caregiver to the elderly for many years until her health declined. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was preceded by her parents, sons Brandon Poole and Jordan Poole, brother Steven Kestner and grandson Grayson Kent.
She is survived by her son Joshua Hurley of St. Augustine, FL, daughters Tabitha Varallo of Charlotte, NC, Rebecca Hurley of Ft. Pierce, FL, and Debra Williams of Havanna, FL nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services for Ms. Poole will be held at 9:30 am Monday, March 31, 2025, at Forest Lawn Central in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Cox Funeral Home, Manchester, assisted the family with the local arrangements. T. M. Ralph Funeral Home in Plantation, FL assisted with arrangements in Florida.
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