Debra Jane “Debbie” Nunley, 68, of McMinnville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Willow Branch Health and Rehab in McMinnville. She was born Feb. 28, 1955 in McMinnville, was a safety rep and press operator at Federal Mogul and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Gene Cantrell; companion of 35 years, Curtis Duncan; maternal grandparents, Burr and Leola Martin; and paternal grandparents, Fate and Lucille Cantrell. 

Survivors include her mother, Evelyn Adelia Martin Richardson; daughters, Camille Nunley and Melissa Nunley; best friend, Kevin (Jodie) Duncan; sisters, Denise (Wade) Cantrell and Donna (Robert) Anderson; grandchildren, Adrienne Hicks and Tyrel Nunley; and great grandchildren, Arahaya, Jayse, Jaxyn and one on the way. 

Graveside service and interment is scheduled for noon Thursday, Feb. 15 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Steve Brown will officiate. Family, friends and pallbearers will meet at the cemetery as there will be no public visitation at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 14, 2024