(1951 - 2019)
Debra Lynn O’Neal Davenport, age 68, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, in Blairsville. Mrs. Davenport was born April 23, 1951, in Sugar Creek, Georgia, to the late Joseph Tech and Essie Mosley O’Neal. Mrs. Davenport attended Glen Hope Baptist Church and was a graduate of Fannin County High School. She goes on to be with her husband, James Davenport; and parents, Joseph and Essie O’Neal; as well as sisters and brother, Joe, Kemp, Sue, Hazel, Kay, Orlo, Windsor and Wilma Ann.
Debra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed her job at Ingles Market as a cashier, always giving a little extra love and happiness to those she came in contact with.
She will be remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her daughters, Doris (Ed) St. Romain, April (Robert) Hatchett and Elizabeth Davenport Kline; son, Joshua (Heather) Davenport; siblings, Carroll, Odra, Irby, Jan and Glen “Boo”; grandchildren, Jacob, Emily, Jessie, Sarah, Hailey, Caleb, Brac, Elisha, Samuel and Averi; and many nieces and nephews also survive. Also sharing in her legacy is special friend, Mary Kay Akins Carlisle.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 25, 2019, from the Glen Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Lamarr O’Neal and the Rev. James Worley officiating. Special music was provided by the O’Neals.
Interment followed in the O’Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Edward St. Romain, Joshua Davenport, Robert Hatchett, Mike Bowers and Craig O’Neal were requested to serve as pallbearers.
Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was honored to be serving the family. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.