Debra "Debbie" (Fulcher) Connelly

Debra “Debbie” Fulcher Connelly, 66, of Amherst, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Michael E. Connelly, Sr. Born May 29, 1955 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Fulcher and Bertha Fulton Moser and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Miller, Peggy Proffitt, and Robin Fulcher. She was a retired secretary with Elecom in Madison Heights. Debbie was a Tony Stewart racing fan, she also enjoyed yard sales and crafting. She was known for her cheerful personality and her kind heart. She loved her family and her dog, Fuzzy. Debbie is survived by two sons, Michael E. Connelly, Jr. and wife Ora and Bruce A. Connelly; two sisters, Donna Murphy and husband Richard and Candy Fulcher-Spradlin and husband Randy; two step-sisters, Becky Branham and Nancy Harris; her grandchildren, whom she cherished, Justin, Matthew, Zachary, and Ashley Connelly; a beloved aunt and uncle, Melvin and Connie Wright; special uncles, George Wingfield and Harold Ray Wingfield and a special friend, Roger “Bubba” Mays. A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Jim Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at Meade Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m. To send online condolences to the family, please go to www.whittenmonelison.com. Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.