Obituary of Deborah Kay King

Debbie Kay “Perry” King, 66, passed away at home on December 6, 2017. She was the wife of her rock, Dennis King. Born in Frankfort, Kentucky on September 17, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Hansel “Pat” and Mary (Liz) Wells Perry. 



She was a graduate of Anderson County High School and then went on to attend K-State College for three years. Debbie spent most of her life in Lawrenceburg where she called home. She was a distiller at Wild Turkey where she was currently semi-retired; she absolutely loved her job. Debbie was a member of the Glensboro Baptist Church. She loved to go shopping and find bargains. Debbie was the kind of person who loved animals, kids, and just helping anyone in anyway she could. She lived her life to the fullest and wanted everyone to be happy, especially her family because they were her life.

Mrs. King is survived by her husband, Dennis King; her son, Jonathan Cole Hyman (Chelsea); her daughters, Andrea Ruston (Brad) and Dawn Renee May; her sisters, Patty Perry, Judy Hatter and Lisa Hicks; her sister-in-law, June Copley; her brothers, Ray Perry, Johnny Buck Perry, Jerry Perry and Timmy Perry; her brother-in-law, Tony King; her five grandchildren, JP Hyman, Jessica Hyman, Courtney Culwell, Hunter Ruston and Russell Catlett; and her mother-in-law, Loretta King. Debbie is also survived by her loving dog, Ally.

Mrs. King is pre deceased by her parents, Hansel Perry “Pat” and Mary Wells Perry; a brother, Danny Perry; and a brother-in-law, Terry King.

Visitation will be held at Saffell House Funeral Home on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 4-8 p.m.. The Service will be the following day, Monday, December 11, 2017 at Saffell House Funeral Home at 12 p.m.. Burial will take place at Lawrenceburg Cemetery immediately following the service on Monday.


Terry Cooper will officiate the service. 

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Hyman, Russell Catlett, Donald Perry, John Dean Asburn, BJ Perry and Jeremy Bowen. Tony King will be a Honorary Pallbearer.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Children’s Cancer Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Saffell House Funeral Home.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.saffellhousefuneralhome.com