Debra Cagle Dunevant's Obituary
Debra Cagle Dunevant, 72, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2025 at the Palms Nursing Center in Florence, South Carolina after several years of declining health.
Debra was born in Albemarle, NC on November 9, 1953 to Thomas Alexander Cagle and Betty McIlwaine Cagle. She graduated from West Stanly High School in 1972. She obtained additional education through the community college system. Debra spent the greater part of her life working for Walmart, Inc., often moving to new locations to serve in positions within the company. Her final position was serving as an AP Team Lead in the company. Debra was an exemplary employee working for over 35 years for Walmart.
Debra is survived by her husband, Paul Virgil Dunevant and her mother, Betty McIlwaine Cagle. She is survived by a number of cousins as well. Debra was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Alexander Cagle.
Debra was an only child beloved by her parents. She had a close relationship with both of her parents and lived near them most of her life. She enjoyed shopping with her mother and was known for her love for fashion and jewelry. She often accompanied her mother to the wholesale markets and trade shows for retail sales. Debra would speak of those times with her mother as precious moments. She had proud memories of her father, his military service, who was in active duty during some of her childhood years. She admired her father, and his military healthcare experience.
During Debra’s last promotion with Walmart, she was asked to move to Hartsville, South Carolina. Her parents accompanied her and her husband to Hartsville. It was here that they enjoyed their last years together. Debra was able to care for her father during his declining years of health with Parkinsons Disease as well as her mother’s aging years until her own health took precedence.
Debra always had an improvement project and she could depend on her husband, Paul, as the handy man. She would often share a picture of the design work she desired and he could get the job done. Debra was proud of Paul’s craftmanship and loved his willingness to go the extra mile to love and care for her.
Debra was a pet lover and had a dog or two always in her home. Overtime, she was the owner of three French Bulldogs, a favorite breed of hers. During her years of declining health, these pets brought her great comfort and joy.
A memorial service will be held at Stanly Funeral Home at a later date.
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