Debbie Jean Pulliam, 59, of Burnsville, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born on August 28, 1956 in Weston, WV to the late Barbara Jean Muir. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Addison Diane Pyle.

Those left to honor her memory are sons, Steven L. Pulliam of Ripley, WV Carl Lee Pulliam of Burnsville, WV and Dakota B. Pulliam of Ravenswood, WV; daughters, Barbara Pyles of Oregon, Eva Pulliam of Burnsville, Kayla Pulliam of Ravenswood, Jennifer Pulliam of Kenna, WV, and Tasha Pulliam of Dunbar, WV. Also surviving are brothers, Raymond Nehlig Sr. and Joey Barbazone, both of St. Bernard, LA; sisters, Wanda Morrow of Hattisburg, MS, Linda McPherson and Edna Melerine, both of Burnsville; grandchildren, Vanessa Brooke Nidy, Sarina Elizabeth Pyle, and Jillian Reese Pyle.

Debbie cared for her family dearly, and was a wonderful wife and mother throughout her life. She was the mother of two biological children, along with six legally adopted more, which she loved very much. In addition to her family, she had a deep compassion for animals. She previously worked as a dog groomer, and had worked in a pet shop. She took pleasure in hobbies such as making ceramics, fishing, boating, camping and enjoyed working in the yard and was always happy to weed eat. Debbie was a cheerful, compassionate person who will be deeply missed by her family.

A private Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at a later date. Words of comfort and memories may be expressed to the family at stockert-paletti.com.

The Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home of Flatwoods WV is honored to be handling the arrangements for Debbie J. Pulliam.

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