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BORN
1957
DIED
2023
Debra Drye Obituary
A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Wednesday, February 1, at 5 p.m. at Palestine United Methodist Church of Albemarle with Rev. Kevin McCormac officiating. No graveside burial. The family will receive friends at the church from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. prior to the service.
Debra was born on September 29, 1957 in Corpus Christi, TX to Mavan Luther Stallings (Ollie) of Smithfield, NC and Janice Heglar Bish of Locust, NC.
Debra was preceeded in death by a brother, Kelly Stallings.
Survivors include her husband, Joel David Drye, and sons Joel E. Drye and Mack Drye; sisters Teena Morgan (Randy Poplin) and Kimberly Bara (Michael); special children Richard, Layla and River; uncles Eddie Heglar, Larry Heglar (Doris), Steve Heglar, Ricky Stallings (Karen) and RL Stallings; aunts Kathy Hudson (David), Nancy Huneycutt (Robert), Kay Stallings (Linny) and Linda Casper; and numerous nephews and nieces and cousins.
Debra was a member of the Palestine United Methodist Church for many years and had just retired from caregiving.
She was a kid at heart and loved her family and to listen to music.
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Memories and Condolences
for Debra Drye
Peggy L Thorpe
January 31, 2023
Very Sweet Lady
Sam Hearn
January 30, 2023
Debbie was a ray of sunshine to her family and everyone who knew her. She was always willing to help everyone around her and worshiped the Lord. Debbie took care of my mother for years right up until my mother's death and even came over in the middle of the night for emergencies when needed. I could not thank her enough and her husband David. They are truly wonderful people as are Jed and Mack and the other children she was so kind to help. God bless all of your family. I have known you for decades and greatly appreciate our friendship.
Julie Watkins
January 27, 2023
Oh Debbie, God sure got a good one...I never knew a time that you didn't have a smile or an I love you! You inspired me to be a good mom and love God no matter what came my way! You will be missedPrayers for your family!
Natalie Walser
January 24, 2023
You raised some Good Boys!! Always willing to help others, with their harms wide open and a gracious heart!!! Although I never had the privilege of meet meeting you..from everything I´ve heard about you,your kind and gentle heart Is a legacy that will live on through them!!! Prayers for the boys and all the family
Todd Craven
January 24, 2023
Very sweet lady. Glad to have met her, she treated everyone as family. RIP Debra
Maranda Hayes
January 24, 2023
Debbie, You were truly one of the rare folks left on this earth that were Heaven sent. I was so blessed to have been given the opportunity to meet you and spend some time with you. I will never forget spending Christmas of 2020 with you! You took BJ and I in and loved us like we were yours. You showed me love that you didn't have to. I wish I had came back to visit but I will never forget your random text messages telling me you were thinking of us and that you still loved us. The messages always seemed to come through just when I needed them most. You were a great mother to Jed and Mack. You and David will always been some of my favorite people. The way you cared for Richard, Layla and River amazes me. You will be missed dearly!
David, Jed, Mack, Richard, Layla, River and family: You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie was a good one! I'm thankful for the time spent with her. I know you guys will miss her but I have no doubts that she will send signs that she's still watching over each of you in many many ways. My sincere condolences. BJ and I love you all!
Your oldest son
January 24, 2023
Mom you were an angel here on Earth a true blessing to everyone we all miss you and love you so much. Rip mama you'll forever be my angel see you again someday
Mary Bennett Casey
January 23, 2023
Rip Debbie , god has gained a very special angel Thinking of David and the boys
Kim Bara
January 23, 2023
Oh my dear sister. We were supposed to grow old together. You left this world to soon and I do know that you are with our God but I miss you so. Love you always.
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