Deborah Kilgore

Deborah E. Kilgore, 67, of Whitefield, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home. She was born November 6, 1953 in Porum, Oklahoma to Carmon & Ruthadell (Brooks) Kash.

Deborah loved reading, sewing, spending time with her grandchildren & great grandchildren, watching old black & white movies. She earned her Master’s Degree in Administration, taught special education for 18 years before retirement. She was an active pastor’s wife for 45 years

Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Charles Kilgore Sr. of the home; their children, Charles Jr. & Jennifer Kilgore of Sallisaw, Rachel Hensley of Whitefield, Tim Kilgore of Whitefield; her father, Carmon Kash of Porum; 13 grandchildren, Caleb, Devin, Jordan, Cody, Hunter, Ahren, Ryker, Tashena, Aubrey, Thomas, Cathy and T.J.;  23 great grandchildren, Bentley, Adelynn, Wyatt, Leelynd, Brantley, Tinley, Raylynn, Aleigh, Jaxton, Kadyn, Bo, Camshae, Brilee, Shooter, Brex, Graycee, Bodhi, C.J., Dusty, Tanae, Morgan, Coyan;  6 great great grandchildren; 3 brothers & sisters-in-law, Terry & Regina Kash of Porum, Michael & Marsa Kash of Claremore, Curtis & Kim Kash of Enterprise; 2 sisters & a brother-in-law, Sharon Hoose of Porum, Brenda & Mike Brillo of Eufaula; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruthadell Kash; her father and mother-in-law, M.S. & Loraine Kilgore; her brother & sisters-in-law, Gene & Fronia Carter, Sonja Kilgore, David Kilgore; her niece, Kristen Kash; her great nephew, Mason Brillo.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Stigler First Assembly of God with Pastor Jason Smith officiating. The Eulogist will be Reverend Sherman Dix. 

Pallbearers will be Austin Hensley, Thomas Hensley, Jeffrey Hays, Cody Andrews, Devin Andrews, Hunter Andrews, Carl Dres.

Honorary pallbearers include Caleb, Jordan, Ryker, & T.J. Kilgore.

Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.