Debra R. Monroe

Posted on March 15, 2023

Debra R. Monroe, 52, passed away on March 9, 2023, in Perry.

She was born May 20, 1970, in Valdosta, Ga., to Dale Roger Worden and Bettie Jo Fowler McNair.

Ms. Monroe was a Christian.

Debra was a Jane-of-all-trades and had a gypsy soul. Those who knew her, knew she couldn’t stay in one place for too long.

She liked to hunt for special rocks, geodes and arrowheads. She had an artistic side to her and liked to do arts and crafts and painting.

She loved to have fun, singing karaoke or dance, just being the life of the party.

She was a very fun and extremely loving person.

Debra was preceded in death by her grandmother, Josie Fowler, and her aunt, Joan Worden.

She is survived by: her five daughters, Erika Monroe, Lacie McNair, Julia (Joshua) Harper, Rebekah Monroe and Jessika Monroe; her only son, Timothy Monroe; her father, Dale Roger Worden; her mother, Bettie Jo McNair; her sisters, Cristie Johnson, Heather Newberry, Victoria Matthews, Gena Matthews, Trisha Archuleta and Beth Rivas; her brothers, David Matthews and Michael Matthews; and 19 grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Debra’s life was held on Sunday, March 12, at 4:30 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. The family received friends beginning at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the funeral home for her final arrangements.

All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.