Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Lee Martin, age 74, of McMinnville, TN, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN. She was born November 08, 1949, in Butler, PA, was a retired factory worker, and a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Maurice Albert and Roselee Land Smithers, husband James McBride Martin, and a brother-in-law John Kaylor.
Survivors include son Jason L. (Suzanne A.) Haley, grandchildren Hailey M. Cooper and Brandon A. Cooper, sisters Virginia (James) Fishel and Christine Kaylor, nieces Terri Crouch (David) and Marisa Hefflefinger (Brian), and grand doggie Luna.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor David McMinn will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and again Wednesday from 11:30 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Viola Valley Dogs, 673 Fibelkorn Rd, Morrison, TN 37357.
