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Beth Snarr
January 16, 2026
Thank you Melanie for expressing my feelings and the feelings of so many others at First UMC. Even when her body was getting weaker, her love of life and serving others was always strong. Thanks be to God for the chance to know and be in ministry with Debra!
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Melanie Pate
January 12, 2026
Debra was an especially kind person, whom I enjoyed talking with on Sunday mornings. She was always so pleasant, and I appreciated her friendly smile and calm demeanor. We at FUMC of Gainesville, FL, miss her presence there.
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