DEBORAH GALE WILFONG, 71, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away at 1:35 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at The Gardens Health and Rehab Center in Potosi, Missouri.
She was born to the late John and Irene (nee Majors) Wilfong on July 6, 1955 in Perryville, Missouri.
Deborah had worked as a security therapy aide 2 at Chester Mental Health Center until her retirement.
She was of Christian Faith. Deborah was a member of AFSCME Local 424 and Moose Lodge #1764 in Chester. She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and being with family. Deborah adored her two grandkids.
Survivors:
1 Daughter:
Alicia (Nathan) Slabby Festus, MO
2 Grandchildren:
Addyson and Elijah
Preceded in Death by: Parents and 1 Brother – Johnnie Wilfong
Funeral Service:
2:00 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2026
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Pastor Ridge Fogerson
Entombment:
Evergreen Cemetery
Chester, Illinois
Visitation:
Thursday – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
Humane Society of Missouri
1201 Mackland Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110