Debra (Debbie) Nelms

Debra (Debbie) Nelms, 62, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away May 1, 2018.

A gathering will be held in Debbie’s honor on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 1295 Burns Drive, Gainesville, GA 30506. The family will be receiving guests from 3:00 – 6:00. All family, friends, and co-workers are welcome to attend to celebrate her life.

Born January 17, 1956 in Athens Georgia – She was a graduate of Oconee County High School where she was also named Miss Oconee. Prior to her retirement, Debbie had been in the banking industry for over 20 years working at GB&T, then moving to The National Bank of Georgia (now State Bank and Trust). She was the Author of The Quiet Little Mouse, a children’s book based on the childhood story she told to her children. In November of 2017, Debbie was diagnosed with lung cancer which quickly metastasized to her brain.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years Jerry Nelms (Gainesville); son and daughter-in-law Jason and Sarah Nelms (Gainesville); her daughter and son-in-law Angela and Zach Puckett (Buford); her precious granddaughter Mazie Grace Nelms and her loving dogs Bandit and Molly.

Debbie was not only a loving mother to her own pets, but a devoted supporter of animal rescue.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hall County Humane Society https://www.humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org/donate/donate-now/ or your local animal shelter.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com