Debra Thomas

Gaffney, SC - - Debra Rhinehart Thomas, 59, of 302 Gardner Road, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of Steve Wilson Thomas and daughter of Barbara Jean Rhinehart Campell of Gaffney and stepdaughter of the late Elmer Campbell.  She retired from textiles and was a member of Northside Baptist Church.  She loved her family, her fur-baby "Ryder" gardening, especially roses, and was an avid Clemson Tiger fan.  Debra never met a stranger and loved everyone.

Surviving in addition to her husband and mother is a son, Steve "Bubba" Thomas (fiancé Nikki Ramsey) of Gaffney; a daughter, Amanda Starr Thomas of Gaffney; a sister, Sandy Rhinehart of Gaffney; a sister-in-law, loved as a sister, Kathy Fowler (Ricky) of Gaffney; four grandchildren, Hannah Thomas (Adrian Peeler), Bryson Thomas, Payton Thomas and Kyleigh Best; several special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Blakely Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Joel Phillips, Pastor Caleb Crow and Dr. Ron Culbertson officiating.  Interment will be in the Love Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Avenue, #100, Charlotte, NC 28207.

The family will be at the residence, 302 Gardner Road, Gaffney, SC 29341.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC