Debra Garris Burke, age 58 of Severn, NC passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Debra was born October 11, 1955 in Hertford County, NC. She was predeceased by her father, Harold L. Garris. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Vidant-Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC.
She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Burke Etheridge and her husband Jonathan of Midlothian, VA. Her mother, Sue Jernigan Garris of Severn, NC. Her sister, Marie Garris Forney of Greensboro, NC. Her two grandchildren, Debra Grace and Jonathan Alexander Etheridge.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Severn Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Corbett officiating. Burial will follow at Severn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC, Friday, September 19, 2014 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and other times at the home of her mother.
Memorial contributions may be made to Severn Volunteer Fire Department or The American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com