Deborah Willis Obituary
Mrs. Deborah Willis, age 71, of Boaz, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at noon in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Kevin Stephens and Bro. Jason Wood officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, September 27, 2025, from eleven o’clock am until service time.
Mrs. Willis was born in Albertville, Alabama on September 25, 1953, to Burley Williams and Mary Nell Holcomb Barker. She retired from the Marshall Medical Center South.
Mrs. Willis is survived by her Husband: Kenneth Willis of Boaz, Daughter: Jennifer & Terry Frederick of Rainbow City, Daughter-in-Law: Jennifer Willis, Grandchildren: Justin Frederick, Jon-Eric Frederick, Heather Willis, Jacque & Jayden Watkins, and Mary Willis, Brother: Talmadge & Jeri Barker of Minnesota, Sisters: Ruth & Joe Boswell of Florida, Juanita Turner, Brinda & Billy Collier, Fay Tullar all of Minnesota and Ruby & Patrick Kelley all of Florida. She was preceded by her Sons: Gary Willis and Jamie Willis and Parents: Burley Williams & Mary Nell Barker.
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99 Glenda Dr, Boaz, AL 35957
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