BORN

1955

DIED

2017

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Goetz Funeral Home

713 North Austin Street

Seguin, Texas

Debra McCarley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2017.

On Thursday, June 15, 2017, Debra Jean McCarley spread her wings and flew to heaven. She had a long hard fight with cancer, where she defied the odds for a long period. Debra was born to Frances Miller on June 23, 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the age of 5, she was adopted by Nolan Bourgeois Jr. She met the love of her life and married Charles S. McCarley on November 30, 1974. She had two children, Spurgeon McCarley and Nicholas McCarley. Debra enjoyed her family and friends massively. She graduated from Methodist School of Nursing in 1995 and enjoyed her career as a RN immensely. During her career as a nurse, she touched thousands of lives and helped many people. Her grandchildren meant the world to her in the later portion of her life. She always had a warming smile that could change the room when she entered it. She was preceded in death by her son, Spurgeon McCarley; and mother Frances Therian. She is survived by her husband Charles McCarley of 42 years of happy faithful marriage; her father Nolan Bourgeois Jr. of New Braunfels, Texas; son Nicholas McCarley and wife Jessica McCarley; grandsons Tyler McCarley, Austin Bramlett; granddaughters Grace Skerik and Abigail Skerik; her brother Nolan Bourgeois III of Lockwood, California; along with numerous cousins, friends, and patients of hers. She will be missed and was loved by all. Visitation will begin Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Goetz Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 10:30 am at McNeil Cemetery in Luling, Texas. Arrangements are entrusted to Goetz Funeral Home, Seguin, Texas.

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September 5, 2017

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BRANDY COX-COLLINS

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

June 19, 2017

Patty Kehoe

Debbie was our sweet cousin that always had the welcoming smile and ready to laugh. She was so happy with Charlie and loved being a nurse. She will be missed but we know where to find her! Rest in peace dear cousin. Love, Patty

June 19, 2017

Amanda Goralewski

I met here a long time ago when I first met Nick. She was a very nice lady. Knowing her kids has been a great honor over these years. She will be missed.

June 19, 2017

Debbie Milburn

Nick so sorry for your loss your mom was a wonderful women

June 18, 2017

Kerry Miller

My friend you will be greatly missed. I remember the first day I met you at CRH you were missing your sons and grandson. You could tell when you spoke of them how proud you were of them. I couldn't wait to meet them! Never got the chance to meet Chuck but Nick became a good friend. He finally got you a daughter and some granddaughters and became an RN I know you are bursting with pride. We had so so many great talks and you taught me a lot. Love and miss you.

June 18, 2017

Lana Green Headley

Debbie was my coworker and friend for many years. She was an exceptional nurse. Debbie was devoted to her family without a doubt. She was a blessing to everyone she met. Nick, Charlie, and Tyler, I will continue to pray for you all and may God give you comfort and peace.

June 18, 2017

Carly Laminack

I didn't know her well, but I knew her sons, mainly Nick. She raised remarkable, funny, and good spirited men with kind hearts. Thank you for all your hard work here. Tell Chuck hello

June 17, 2017

Barbara Skerik

Debbie certainly did light up a room with her smile! She was a wonderful lady and a pleasure to have known her. Please know our deepest sympathy is with you all.

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