Deborah "Debbie Lovett" Blanks, age 57, of Sevierville, TN peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, and into the loving arms of Jesus, who took her to be with her dear son, Jeremy Blanks; grandmother, Pearl Brendle; and brother, Danny Lovett. She was born September 5, 1957 in Montgomery, Alabama. Debbie graduated Jeff Davis High School and attended Troy State University. She worked for Winn Dixie Headquarters for 38 years in administration. Debbie enjoyed crafts, gardening, catering weddings and interior decorating.

Survivors: Daughter, Daphanie K. Jackson of Sevierville, TN; Grandchildren, Gracie R. Harrison age 12 And Kylie R. Jackson age 11 both of Sevierville, TN; Parents, Ray and Ruth Lovett of Sevierville, TN; Sister and Brother-in-law, Diane and Kenneth Phinney of Walland, TN; Niece, Christi Rodgers Haustein; Nephew, Jake Rodgers; Special friends, Cheryl Meeks, Susan and Joe Hudson, Sue and Charles Solomon, and Pam and Jack Lee. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 871 N. Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Family and friends will leave Atchley Funeral Home 1 PM Saturday for a graveside service at Mattox Cemetery. The family will receive friends 11-1 PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.

Published in the MontgomeryAdvertiser.com on Aug. 15, 2015.