Deborah “Debbie” Kritikakos Coggins passed away Wednesday June 20th at the age of 74. Debbie chose to take care of her 3 girls until they were in school and then retired from Wal-Mart after 27 years.
She loved her family with a fierceness, loyalty and honesty that was one of a kind. Her passion for Christmas and her decorations were legendary and brought joy to everyone who experienced them.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Frances & Nick Kritikakos and her brother, “Santa Steve” Kritikakos.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Ray Coggins; her 3 daughters and son in laws; Nicki Lee, Rayna & Randy Jepsen and Rory & Mike Stewart, grandchildren; Chris & Tiffany Fulmer, Taylor Lee, Jacob Faiella, Gavin and Grace Stewart; great grandchildren, Brody and Brylee Fulmer; her 7 nephews and nieces and sister-in-law Shari Kritikakos.
In honor of her devotion to all animals; especially her fur kids and her grand dogs; in lieu of flowers, please donate to Paws Atlanta.