Debbie Atkinson was born January 27, 1963 and departed this life Friday, November 23, 2012 reaching the age of 47. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Effie (Ferrell) Allen.

She is survived by: her husband, Bill Atkinson; 1 daughter, Megan Atkinson; 1 step son, Justin Atkinson; 2 step grandchildren, Isaiah and Ava Atkinson; and 2 godchildren, Ryan Burke and Chloe Alvarez. She is also survived by: 5 sisters, Betty (Cecil) Lowe, Joyce Ann (Johnny) Garner, Gladys Faye McGuire (Lloyd Abbott), Kathy (Tommy) Russell, and Patricia Burnett (Jeff Alley); along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents, Richard and Effie Allen, she was preceded in death by: 2 sisters, Wanda Crabtree and Carolyn Sue Sharp.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 9 am – 3 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 26, 2012 at 3 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home with Bro. Ricco Floyd officiating. Burial will be in Roger's Grove Cemetery.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to: Debbie Atkinson Memorial Fund