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DEBRA KATHER Obituary

DEBRA GAY KATHER Debra Gay Kather, 65, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Dolores Pirez Harmon. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Jeffrey L Kather. Debra was a long-time member of Joy Fellowship Church where she served in the children's ministry for numerous years. She loved gardening, singing, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Williford and her husband, Phillip; son, Jeffrey Kather and his wife, Heather; grandchildren, Kayden, Emma, and Izabella Williford and Logan Kather; sister, Sheila Whitaker; other extended family and friends. The family received friends from 6pm to 8pm, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Chester Chapel. A funeral service was held at 11am, on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the funeral home with interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Transplant Foundation, 600 17th St., Suite 2515, Denver, Colorado 80202, in memory of Debra Kather. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by Waxahachie Daily Light from Jan. 31 to Feb. 8, 2025.

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3050 West Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831

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11:00 a.m.

J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Chester Chapel

3050 West Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831

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3050 West Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831

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