Sanders, Debra Lynn Gilreath

  • Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Debra Sanders
Debra Sanders

Debra Lynn Gilreath Sanders, 68, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord and her husband, Charles, Monday, February 10, 2020.

She was predeceased by her husband, parents & eldest brother, Charles Randolph Gilreath.

Survivors include her children, Sarah (Scott) Stroud, Paige (Steve) Dover; step-children, Kimberly (Tim) Cody, Christopher (Billie-Sue) Sanders; several grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Sherry Bodenbender, brothers, Barry (Juliet) Gilreath, Christopher Gilreath; several nieces and nephews and dear friends, Rhonda Gibson & Jane (Randy) Hutton.

The family would especially like to thank the staff of Hickory Valley Senior Living Community for their care and support.

A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 2800 McCallie Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Gilbert Pingel Officiating. 

A visitation will be held at the church from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the ASPCA.

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