Deborah Kay Kastner Thomas

Elliott

Deborah Kay Kastner Thomas Elliott, affectionately known as “Debbie,” age 65, of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Born in Demorest, Georgia, on May 2, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Junior Lee Williams and Betty Ann Nicholson Williams.

Debbie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. A devoted homemaker, she found happiness in life's simple pleasures and treasured every opportunity to spend time with those she loved. Debbie especially enjoyed making precious memories with her grandchildren, whether it was the excitement of go-kart racing, attending music festivals, or simply sharing laughter and good times together. She had a special love for her family, and nothing brought her greater happiness than being surrounded by the people who meant the most to her. Those treasured moments, filled with love, laughter, and togetherness, will forever hold a special place in the hearts of her family. Debbie was of the Baptist faith.

Though her earthly journey has come to an end, the love she shared and the beautiful memories she leaves behind will continue to live on through the generations of her family. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know her.

Survivors include her loving son, Jeremy Thomas; grandchildren, Brandon Thomas (Amy Hill), Sarah Thomas (Brandon Epps), Katelyn Cox (Brian), and Michael Norris (Megan Floyd); 16 precious great-grandchildren; brothers, Chris Kastner, Mark Williams (Lisa), and Lonnie Scroggs (Lynn); sisters and brothers-in-law, Angie and Lee Anderson and Judy and Gary Haygood; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny Loudermilk officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Saturday.

An online guest registry is available for the family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is honored to serve the family of Deborah Kay Kastner Thomas Elliott.