Debra Irene Ketron, 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her home, with family by her side. She was born February 7, 1954 in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of Keith D. and Virginia M. (Burhenn) Richmond.

Debra graduated from Seaman High School in 1972. She worked for the Kansas Payment Center as a Payment Processing Lead in the Operations Department from 2000-2024.

Shopping, especially when finding a bargain, going out for a good meal and spending time with her family and friends were some of Debra's favorite activities.

Debra married Charles L. Elliott in July of 1973; he preceded her in death on January 25, 1987. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Viriginia Richmond and 2 brothers, Kevin and Floyd Richmond.

She married Walter E. "Gene" Ketron on October 22, 2011. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her daughter, Candi Hegemann (Chris) of Topeka, KS; son, Charles Lee Elliott, II (Jennifer) of Holton, KS; 2 sisters, Cindy Sarver (Todd) and Becky Rossman (Ron) both of Ottawa, KS; brother, Charles Richmond of Ottawa, KS; 10 grandchildren, Shandra, Morgan, Emily, Colby, Hanna, Mariah, Colton, Brock, Kayden and Ashton and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Private Family Burial will be at a later date at Ontario Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Debra will lie in state Sunday afternoon from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.