Debra Lynn Sturgill

Debra Lynn Sturgill obituary, Lackey, KY

Debra Lynn Sturgill

Debra Sturgill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Debra Lynn Sturgill, age 66 of Dema, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born May 28, 1959 in Floyd County, Kentucky to Virginia Page Bailey & the late Cecil Jacobs. She was the wife of the late Terry Sturgill. Along with her mother she is survived by her Sons: Nathan Sturgill & Daryn Shepherd of Dema, Kentucky; Daughter: Robin Jacobs of Martin, Kentucky; Grandchildren: Leah, Laci, Kaydence, Lucas, Dylan & Dana; 3 Great Grandchildren; Brother: Marvin Conley of Wayland, Kentucky. Along with her father and husband she was preceded in death by her Brothers: Larry Kato Jacobs, Robby Jacobs & Gary Jacobs. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky

Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1pm at the funeral home with Marcus Wallen officiating

Burial will follow at Bob Conley Cemetery, Lackey, Kentucky

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