Dec. 9, 1949 – Nov. 14, 2012

NATCHEZ — A “celebration of life” for Debra Reece, 62, of Natchez, who died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at her residence, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Natchez Children’s Home.

Debra was born Dec. 9, 1949, in Jonesboro, Ark., the daughter of Sherman Arthur Payne and Clara Maxine Russell Payne.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Reece-Case and husband, John, of Oviedo, Fla.; two granddaughters, Hannah and Haley Case of Oviedo; two sisters, Sandy Maroon of Ferriday and Tammy Ferrington of Vidalia; and one brother, Rickey Payne of Jonesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Natchez Children’s Home Services, P.O. Box 2028, Natchez, MS 39121.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lairdfh.com.