Deborah Gallagher
"Debbie" Josey
Scotland Neck, North
Carolina - Deborah Gallagher Josey (Debbie) of Scotland Neck, NC passed away on
Debbie was an active
and enthusiastic supporter of the Scotland Neck Memorial Library and
To all of her
grandchildren, nieces and nephews she was affectionately known as "Bebe". They all loved their Bebe
with all of their hearts, and she loved them. She had that special ability to
make each and every one of them feel special. It was just one of her many
unique gifts.
When not at home in
Scotland Neck, Debbie loved going to the beach. Taking long, early morning
walks and searching for that perfect piece of sea glass was one of her favorite
pastimes. But most of all, joining her beach friends in the late afternoon at
the "Sittum" was the highlight of her beach
days.
Debbie will be
remembered for her warmth, grace and generous kindness. But above all, she will
be remembered for the courageous way she fought her battle with cancer. During
her twenty year struggle she was an inspiration to us all, but more importantly
a life line of support to countless friends or acquaintances that were also
diagnosed with cancer. Even when fighting for her own
life, she was constantly making calls or writing notes of encouragement to
others.
Debbie was
predeceased by her parents, Lieutenant Commander Glen F. Gallagher and Sue
Gallagher Veach and Everett Kermit Veach, Jr. She is survived by her devoted and loving
husband of forty-four years C.K. (Joey) Josey, their two sons and
daughters-in-law Tripp & Pammy and Logan &
Sarah. Also left behind to cherish her memory are five grandchildren, Charlie,
John, Vivian, Hannah Claire and Kitch. Debbie had one
brother – Glen Gallagher and wife Cathy of Cincinnati, Ohio and two sisters Kae Aycock
and husband Tom of Bracy, VA, and Candy Holland also
of Bracey. Debbie also had a host of nieces and nephews that adored her and
often referred to her as "their second mother".
Joey, Tripp and Pammy, and
There will be a
visitation on
A graveside service
will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Scotland Neck at
In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made directly to the Scotland Neck United Methodist
Church, P.O. Box 401, Scotland Neck, NC 27874, directly to the Sylvan Heights
Bird Park, P.O. Box 368, Scotland Neck, NC 27874; directly to the Scotland Neck
Memorial Library, 1600 Main Street, Scotland Neck, NC 27874; or online by
visiting tmcfunding.com/search then type Debbie Josey.
Garrett-Sykes
Funeral Service – Letchworth Chapel in Scotland Neck
is handling the arrangements for the Josey family and online condolences can be
directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.