Debra Elaine Graham

Debra Elaine Graham, 65, of Ava, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Debra was born in Gainesville on July 14, 1960, to Hervel Dean Graham and Helen Marie (Rippee) Graham.
Debra was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Lonnie Rippee, of Ava; and her sister, Carolyn Graham Blevins, of Gentry, Ark. Debra is survived by her brother, William “Billy” Graham; her five children, Randell Tetrick and wife, Michelle, Norris Tetrick, Danny Tetrick, Lisa Tetrick Graham and husband, Keith Graham, Kellie Hunter Kingery and husband, Rusty Kingery, Kayla Hunter Brown and husband, Tim Brown; many grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Debra enjoyed vintage collecting, yard sales, crafting and home decorating. One of her favorite pastimes was reading, especially true crime. Therefore, it’s fitting that she wished to donate her remains to forensic science research. Upon her request no memorial service will be held.