Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
3:27 pm Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Debra Baker Salters

Debra Baker Salters

February 11, 2011

Debra Baker Salters, 52, of Phil Campbell, Ala. passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at Russellville Hospital after a heroic battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 at Philadelphia Deleverance Tabernacle in Lynn, Ala. with Bro. John Autry officiating.  Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Pallbearers were Richard Autry, Dan Podmore, Chris Saylor, Drake Kimbrough, Rodney Bray, Josh Quinn, and Rickey Gable.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Salters; and mother, Elsie Evans Townsend.

She is survived by her loving husband, James Salters; daughters, Daphne Poague and husband, Chris, Cassandra James and husband, Anthony; sisters, Nell Saylor, Sandra Williams; brothers, Brian Baker, Edward Townsend, Jack Baker, Ronnie Townsend; grandchild, Justin Bradley; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Debra Salters Cancer Fund at CB&S Bank to help with funeral expenses or you may contact Akins Funeral directly.

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