Debra K. Kellum, 58 years old of La Porte, IN, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
She was born on June 17, 1954 in Elwood, IN, Daughter of the late James & Helen (Glenn) Stansberry.
She was married on September 4, 1981 in Tipton, IN to John R. Kellum who preceded her in death on May 31, 2002.
She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and friend. Debra was employed at TP Orthodontics. She loved being around her family, her friends, and spoiling her grandkids.
Surviving are her sons: Tim J. Graham of Clinton, IN, Todd M. (Darcie) Graham ofWestfield, IN, Matthew A. Graham of LaPorte; daughter, Melissa J. Graham of Miami Beach, FL; 4 grandchildren; and sister, Kathy (Rob) Higgins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Kellum, her parents, and a brother, Steven Stansberry.
Friends will be received at the at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center on Saturday September 1, 2012 from 4-7 PM.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday September 2, 2012 at 2PM with Pastor Hugh Smith officiating.
Interment will follow in the Door Village Cemetery in La Porte.
Contributions may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.