Debra Blowe McCray

Debra Blowe McCray (Debbie Faye), age 62, entered into peaceful rest on March 18, 2017 at her residence. Debra was a native of Brewton, AL and was a longtime resident of Tallahassee. She graduated from Deerfield Beach High School in 1972. After high school, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bethune-Cookman College in 1976. Later, she received a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Finally, she was All But Dissertation (A.B.D.) while working on her doctorate in Higher Education at the Florida State University. Debra began her professional career in Guidance and Counseling at Broward College, then spent several successful years at Palm Beach State College on the Eissey Campus, and subsequently retired after sixteen years of distinguished service from Tallahassee Community College. While at T.C.C., Debra received numerous honors and awards, including but not limited to, the N.A.A.C.P. Black Achievers Award, Advisor of the Year for the Florida African-American Student Association, Inc., as well as the President’s Award. She retired from Tallahassee Community College in 2007, where she was a Counselor and Coordinator of the Dual Enrollment Program in Gadsden County. Debra was especially beloved by members of the Gadsden County School Board, students, and community at-large. Debra was a faithful member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Survivors include: Dr. April McCray (daughter), William “Conrad” McCray (son), Azia and Irihanna April McCray (granddaughters), Anne Blowe (mother), Bettye Perry (cherished aunt), William Earl Blowe (brother) and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive guests Monday, March 27, 2017 (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) at Bevis Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017 (12:00 p.m.) at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, with entombment to follow at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tallahassee Community College Foundation, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32304 to the Debra McCray Memorial Scholarship Fund. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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Debra Blowe McCray

April 23, 1954 - March 18, 2017