A Life Story

Debra F. Swain, born November 14, 1955, gained her heavenly wings Sunday morning January 5, 2025. Beloved (surviving) family members include: her sister Joan Sorrenti ("Sug"), brother Arman Tunstall, niece Christy Kellam Blakey (children Olivia, Ashton, Preston), nephew Steven Kellam (children Amanda, Anna), cousin Amy Roberts (& Chris), and many aunts and uncles and other extended family members. Among the family members gone before are her mother Barbara J Hafey, brother Perry Kellam ("Bud"), sister Robin Tunstall, aunts Hazel Barnard and Frances Arnold (William), uncle Ronald Barnard (Janie), and great-nephew Little Perry Kellam. Though not blood-related, Deb had many friends that she considered family, including her "Ya Ya" sisters Yvonne, Pegster, and Judy. Debra was an extremely compassionate, hard-working person who always gave more than she took. She retired as a Manager after 44 years of service with the John S. James Company. She truly devoted herself to those that she loved - particularly her sister, brother, nieces and nephews that brought her great pride and joy! Debra loved to laugh, smile, sing, play and watch sports, visit friends and watch NASCAR, travel to the mountains in GA & SC & NC & TN, and cruise the Caribbean with her Ya Ya's and other cruise "family". Another thing Debra loved was to shop for a bargain; if she saw a really good sale on something, she would buy it - even if she didn't need it. We all know, though, that her love and friendship were The Best Bargains, and that she gave them freely to all of us!!It's quite fitting that the song "It is Well with My Soul" was her favorite Christian hymn. Her body may not have always been healthy, but Wow, what a beautiful soul she had!! Rest in peace, dearest Deb! In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances or donations in memory of Debra Swain be made to Alee Shriners. Checks can be mailed to Alee Shriners Morris Slotin Fund, PO Box 14147, Savannah GA 31416.