Deedra "Deedee" Debord Skipper

Deedra “DeeDee” DeBord Skipper, age 65 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 1, 2016. Beloved mother and friend. She was a devoted employee of Johnson & Galyon Construction for 26 years. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph “Doc” and Bonnie DeBord. Survived by son, Steve (Tammi) Merritt; daughter, Audra (Harvey) Corley; brother, Ralph “Randy” DeBord; sister, Debbie Lynn DeBord; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends, and granddogs. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with memorial service to follow at 7:00 pm, with Pastor Jeff LaBorg officiating.