McMinnville resident and Warren County native Deborah “Debo” King Dillard, 61, was born Oct. 8, 1962 and died March 7, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville following an extended illness.

A member of McMinnville Church of God of Prophecy, she was the daughter of the late Ned and Geraldine Scott King, Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ned “Tiger” King, III and Antonio “Tony” Scott; maternal grandparents, Erby and Maude Scott; paternal grandparents, Ned Samuel and Sarah Francis Brown King.

Ms. Dillard is survived by daughter, Lacreksha (Chris) Dillard of McMinnville; grandchildren, Amari and Ja’Markus Martin; sisters, Lisa King and Patricia Dickson, both of Memphis, TN; nephew, Caspious Dickson.

Per Ms. Dillard’s wishes, she will be cremated.

Online condolences may be made online at www.highfuneralhome.com

High Funeral Home and High’s Cremation’s, Inc. are in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) March 10, 2024