Debra A. Atterberry

Debra A. Atterberry obituary, Jacksonville, FL

Debra A. Atterberry

Debra Atterberry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daws Family Funeral Home - Roodhouse on Jan. 5, 2026.
Debra A. Atterberry, 55, of Jacksonville went to be with God, Dec. 30, 2025, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. Debbie was born Dec. 25, 1969, a beautiful gift to her parents William "Bill" and Linda Pitchford Atterberry.

She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1988. She worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield for many years. She was a special person to a lot of people and was very kind to everyone she met. Debbie was very active in her mother's life and was the sunshine of her mother's life.

She is survived by her mother, Linda Atterberrry; cousin/siblings, Paul Kesinger and Cara Kesinger; several uncles, aunts and cousins; best friend/sister, Sherri Hennsey and caretaker/special friend, Debbie Cowan. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Atterberry, maternal and paternal grandparents and by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be no services per her request but a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Any memorial donations can be give to the family. Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse is assisting the family.

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