Debra Kay Akers

Debra Kay Akers obituary, Lake City, FL

Debra Kay Akers

Debra Akers Obituary

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Debra Kay Akers born September 26, 1956 and passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Debra was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandma and great-grandma. She loved scarp booking, trying new food recipes and her coffee meeting with her friend Dorothee. Debra was preceded in death by her parents, James and Larolyn Radell; husband, Ed Akers; and her oldest daughter, Tori Watson.
She is survived by her sisters, Kim Budziak and Linda Radell; her children, Roxanne Gayton, Nikki Hull (Scott), Brandon Akers, Jamie Thomas (James) and Cathi Akers (Sean); grandchildren, Breanna, Alexis (Ethan), Gabby, Zeke, Alyssa, Layla, Andrew, Skyla, JC, Elaina and Sadie Jo; great-granddaughter Holly; and several nieces, nephews and sibling-in-laws.
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Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. - Lake City

3596 South Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32025

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