POWDERLY – Debora Gay Fugate, 66, of Powderly, passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Heartford Hospice House in Owensboro. Born on October 23, 1958, in Louisville. She grew up and graduated high school in the Valley Station area. After school, Deb moved back to Muhlenberg County. She worked at SuperValu in Greenville and AutoLiv in Madisonville. Deb was a breast cancer survivor of 12 years and an advocate for the American Cancer Society along with her Relay for Life team, the Fighting Fugates. Deb loved crafting, family functions and Louisville basketball.
Deb was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Callistus Fugate; cousins, Brenda McGill, Paula Dixon, and Barry Fugate; and a cherished cousin, Keegan Harvey.
Survivors include a sister, Sharon Scott; two nephews, Jesse Scott and Jonathon Scott; a niece, Jennifer Scott; her beloved partner, Thomas Vincent; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A celebration of life will take place for family and friends at the Shady Cliff Events Center Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
