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Deborah Ann Bowers-Fike, 39

Deborah Ann Bowers-Fike

SOUTHPORT — Deborah Ann Bowers-Fike, 39, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Ralph Fike Sr.; children, Christopher, Courtney, Ralph Jr. and Emma; mother, Jerolyn (Mamie) Schaefer; father, Clifford Schaefer Sr.; sister, Rebecca, and her husband, Joe Cavanaugh; brother, Clifford, and his wife, Veronica Schaefer Jr.; son, Tanyon; maternal grandmother, Janice Oxendine; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph E. and Billie Fike; a host of other family and friends; and her constant companion, Dixie, her dog.

A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at the First Baptist Church in Boiling Spring Lakes with the Rev. John Roy officiating services.

Share online condolences with the family at coastalcremations.com.

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