MRS. DEBRA ELAINE SPIRES, age 63, of Soperton, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
MRS. DEBRA ELAINE SPIRES, age 63, of Soperton, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, January 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Chuck Yzenski, with interment in Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Debra was born in McRae, GA, on July 15, 1962, to the late Flossie Rebecca May Spires and Elton “Buddy” Spires. She was raised in Dodge County and attended Dodge County High School. She worked as a manager and supervisor for Maryland’s Fried Chicken in Swainsboro, Dublin, and Soperton for many years. She was a loving mother to two wonderful daughters, Kelly and Nikki, and was affectionately known as “Nanny” to her grandchildren. Debra loved crafting, especially candle making, and enjoyed watching “Charmed”, “NCIS”, and daytime soap operas. She also enjoyed spending time and working with her loving companion, Tony, for over 30 years. In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her Sister, Sheila Lynn Mathis.
She is survived by her Companion of 30 years – Tony Brown of Soperton; Daughters – Kelly Wright (Pauly) of Dublin and Nikki Wright of Soperton; Grandchildren – Keri Lynn Warren of Cedar Grove, Austin Williams (Ellie) of Zebulon, GA, and SaNyah Spires of Dublin; Sister – Karen Spires (Max Owens) of Rentz; Nieces – Krystal Spires (Brandi), Katrina Wiliamson (Jamie), Jessica Burnsed, Becca Reid, and Kalyn McDonald (Hunter); Numerous cousins and friends.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Kelly Wright, 1909 Scotland Rd., Dublin, GA, 31021, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00AM-11:00AM Thursday, January 22.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.