POWDERLY – Debora Gay Fugate, 66, of Powderly, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Heartford Hospice House in Owensboro.  Debbie was born on October 23, 1958, in Louisville.  She grew up and graduated high school in the Valley Station area.  After school, Deb moved back to Muhlenberg County.  She worked at SuperValu in Greenville and AutoLiv in Madisonville.  Deb was a breast cancer survivor of twelve years and an advocate for the American Cancer Society along with her Relay for Life team, the Fighting Fugates.  Deb loved crafting, family functions and Louisville basketball.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Callistus Fugate; cousins, Brenda McGill, Paula Dixon, and Barry Fugate; and a cherished cousin, Keegan Harvey.

She is survived by a sister, Sharon (Gary) Scott; two nephews, Jesse Scott and Jonathon Scott; a niece, Jennifer Scott; her beloved partner, Thomas Vincent; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  The family would like to extend a special thanks to everyone that cared for, prayed, and made contributions to assist with Debbie’s care.  This did not go unnoticed, and we are very grateful to each and every one of you, from the bottom of our hearts.

A celebration of life will take place for family and friends at the Shady Cliff Events Center on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 1-4PM.  Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.