DEBRA KAY VICKERS
Debra Kay Vickers, 61, of Everton, died peacefully in her sleep at her mother’s residence early Friday morning, November 5, 2021, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Debbie, as most knew her, was born on December 18, 1960, in Connersville, to James Paige Kirby and Linda Lou Harper Weaver. Debbie’s father passed away when she was two months old. She was raised by her mother and maternal grandmother until she was 8 when her mother remarried. At the age of 15, she began working at Fayette Memorial Hospital in the Dietary Department. She graduated with the Class of 1979 from Connersville High School. On March 24, 1983, she married Kevin C. Vickers and were later divorced. They had one child, Justin Lee Vickers, who survives. In addition to working 20 years at the hospital, she also worked at Container Kraft, J & J Packaging in Brookville, and Randall Textron in Morristown. During her leisure, Debbie loved spending time with her family and friends, raising rabbits and chickens, and being outdoors enjoying nature.
Besides her son and mother, she is survived by her “little” sister and brother-in-law whom she called her “homie,” Tammy, and Doug Freeman of Connersville; nephews: TJ Steele and Caden Freeman of Connersville; great-niece: Aubriella Steele of Connersville; aunts and uncles: Ray and Lil Harper of Connersville, and Carolyn Walcott and David Pardue, of McCordsville; and several cousins.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, James Edward Weaver; maternal grandparents: Cledis Harper and Roy and Louise Wilkins; and Uncle Delmar Walcott.
At Debbie’s request, no services will be held. Interment will be at Dale Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Cancer Society, and American Cancer Society.
Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.