Obituary for Debra K. Alvey (complete)

DEBRA K. ALVEY

Debra K. Alvey, age 63, of Laurel, died Friday, November 20, 2020, at her residence, following a brief illness.

Born June 17, 1957 in Rushville, she was the daughter of Alfred and Olive M. (Quinlan) Alvey. She was a graduate of the former Laurel High School.

She retired September 30, 2020, after 42 years of service at the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site in Metamora. 

Debra was a member of the Buena Vista Christian Church, where she served as church secretary for 41 years. She was a lifetime member of the Whitewater Valley Railroad. In her leisure time, she enjoyed photography, having photographed many covered bridges, barns, and court houses throughout the area.

Survivors include her father, Alfred Alvey of Laurel, a brother and sister-in-law, Gary & Rhonda Alvey of Laurel, a niece, Angie (Bobby) Shaffer of Centerville, as well as a great niece, Hailee Shaffer. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Olive M. Alvey, who died July 17, 2016.

Family and friends may visit from 5 till 7 p.m., on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Pastor John Johnson of the Buena Vista Christian Church will officiate the Funeral Services on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 11 a.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home; burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Alvey family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com