Deborah McKinney Loftis

July 8, 1952 - July 4, 2013
Deborah McKinney Loftis

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Deborah “Debbie” McKinney Loftis, age 60, of Wilmington, NC, passed away with her family by her side, on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Born on July 8, 1952, in Cowpens, SC, Debbie was a graduate of the University of South Carolina at Spartanburg. A registered nurse, Debbie retired from Cape Fear Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, NC. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

She is survived by her husband, James E. Loftis, Jr.; her children, James Edward Loftis, III (Heather), Jennifer Loftis Rice (Henry), Matthew David Loftis (Lisa); grandchildren, Wesley, Emma, David, Jasmine, Lillie, Sam, Ben; along with two step grandchildren, David and Caroline; three sisters, Kathy Davis, Annette Williams (Eddie), LeneiceThompson (Robbie); sister-in-law Ann Rutledge (Ronnie); and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Malissa McKinney of Spartanburg.

A service celebrating Debbie’s life will be held 11 am Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC.

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  • July 06, 2013
    Clyde Arvin Loftis says:
    James - "Junior" I am so sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • July 06, 2013
    Nicki George says:
    Ms. Debbie was a very sweet lady and will be greatly missed. Thinking of her and her family in this difficult time.

  • July 05, 2013
    Louis Quarleno says:
    What can I say here? You were a second mother to me. You took me in when my hour was darkest and showed my a light through the pain. I will never forget you and will miss you dearly.

  • July 07, 2013
    Larry & Claudette McKinney says:
    We are so sorry to hear of cousin Debbie passing away and of your loss. Our prayers go out to all of Debbie's family. May all of you find peace in your loving memories of her and know she is in the presents of her Heavenly Father and mom & dad. God Bless all of you. Love y'all Larry, Claudette & family.

  • July 05, 2013
    Larena says:
    Our deepest sorrow goes out to the McKinney Loftis Family. I would like the Family to know that God has not forgotten us or our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. He has told us in his word the Bible that he will do away with death forever and those whom have fallen asleep in death can be resurrected to a paradise earth.(1corinthians15:26, John5:28,29, & psalm37:29). This is a marvelous hope that almighty God has set before all humankind. Please take a few minutes to read these sited scriptures in your personal copy of the Bible. May God grant peace and comfort to the McKinney Loftis Family during this time of bereavement.