Debra McClure Obituary
9/1/1955--2/4/2026
Debbie was born in Roanoke and raised in Blue Ridge VA. She attended Lord Botetourt High School graduating in 1973.
In her young adult life she enjoyed being a military wife and living abroad, including Germany where her oldest son was born, and Alaska being her favorite.
Debbie accepted The Lord Jesus as her savior and she was baptized on Easter Sunday 1980.
Known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren as "Bunga." Named by her oldest grandson when he was two years old. She loved and cherished the name and knew no other grandmother would have that name. She was proud to tell everyone the story of her being "Bunga."
Over the years she enjoyed her many pets and grand pets especially her beloved Winston and Lassie Sue.
Debbie was preceded in death by her father William "Chick" Bott, Mother Eula Wertz Bott-Naff and stepfather Fred Naff. Daughter-in-law Arryn St Clair. Stepson Marc McClure. Grandparents Wilbert & Pearl Wertz and Charles & Nellie Bott.
Debbie is survived by her husband Richard McClure.
Children:
Michelle St Clair (John Roberts)
Jerry St Clair (Teri)
Todd St Clair
Stepson Brad McClure
Grandchildren:
Samantha Malone
Sidney Malone (Candice)
Ethan St Clair (Kendra)
Cameron St Clair (Katie)
Dakota Lam
Mitch McClure (Lauren)
Emily Suggs (Joel)
Elaina McClure
Erica McClure
Great Grandchildren:
Kaleb Malone
Karlee Malone
Kynsley'skyy St Clair
Kyleigh'reign St Clair
Kyreiella'storm St Clair
Esther Lam
Tucker McClure
Jack McClure
Crew McClure
Sister Becky Bott Martin (Billy)
Aunts Rose Wilson, Barbara Bare, Jane Crouch, Brenda Martin and numerous cousins.
Special friends
Jerry St Clair, father of her children and lifelong friend.
Gail Cook, Libby Carr, Shirley Mills and others.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 2138 McVitty Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. A reception will follow the service.
630 Roanoke Road, Daleville, VA 24083-2526
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