Debra Hager Obituary
Debra Lynn Hager, 70, beloved wife of Rickey Dale Hager, passed away Sunday, October 26, in Lexington. Born December 11, 1954, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Dolly Mildred House Rankin.
Debra was an employee of Dixie Cup before her retirement. She was a loving mother to her two sons, Christopher (Lee Ann) Hager and Nathan Scott (Jessica Carrier) Hager, and a proud grandmother to John and Riley Hager, whom she adored. She also cherished her sisters, Kathy Tuggle and Diana Bowen.
In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by two sisters, Nanette Gay Teater and Patricia Littrell.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Betts & West Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Barnes officiating. Graveside service and prayer will follow at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Chris Hager, Scott Hager, John Hager, Riley Hager, Bronce Hager, and Trevor Parks
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