Debra Lyn Shirey Pevy, age 61, passed away on March 29, 2026 at Minden Medical Center in Minden, Louisiana after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 22, 1965, to Ralph and Vergie Shirey in Minden, Louisiana.

She attended Minden High School, then went on to Pat Goin’s Beauty School where she earned her license in Cosmetology.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Vergie Shirey; her brother, Ralph T. Shirey Jr; her sister, Sherry Ann Nelson; and her daughter, Krystal Hope McLemore.

She is survived by her pride and joy, daughter Sherry McLemore; granddaughters Cherish Mason and Trinity Mason. Debra is also survived by a brother, Gary “Tom” Shirey (Sheilla); sister, Priscilla Matlock (Charles Sandifer); several nieces and nephews, and her special friend, Kerry McBride.

A memorial service to honor Debra’s life will be held at a later date.