Thursday, November 16, 2017 7:59 am

Debra Kay Rhodes Almond, age 64, passed away Friday November 10, 2017.

Debra was a native of Gaston County and daughter of the late Jack Clayton and Martha Eleanor Smith Rhodes Sr.

Left to cherish her memory is her children Sherry Bailey and Scott Bailey; daughter in law Shannon Bailey; three grandchildren; one great grandchild. Sisters Diane Smith, Joan Worley, Pam Bradley; brother Little Jack; Special friends Teresa Wright, and John Green. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, and brother Jack Rhodes Jr.

Funeral services were conducted at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Warren Elliott officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.