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Debbie McElyea Blakely passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 surrounded with her family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 1 to 2 with memorial service following at Tanner High School Gymnasium.
Debbie was proceeded in death by her father Carl McElyea of Athens.
Debbie graduated from Clements High School, Calhoun Community College and Athens State College where she received her degree in Physical Education/Special Education.
Coach Blakely began her career at Tanner High School where she led two teams to State Championships and was named “Coach of the Year” each time. She continued her coaching at West Limestone and Ardmore where she won various titles. Debbie was inducted into the Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame. She was Director of JTPA for local youth summer jobs. After retiring from the Limestone County School System she began working as a Unit Director for the Athens Boys & Girls Club.
Funeral announced for Debbie Blakely, wife of Limestone County sheriff
Updated Dec 14, 2020;
Funeral arrangements were announced today for Debbie McElyea Blakely, a teacher, coach and the wife of Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the Tanner High School gym. A celebration of life service will begin at 2 p.m. The services were announced this evening by the sheriff’s office. Attendance will be limited to 20 percent capacity because of Alabama Department of Public Health guidance to slow the spread of Covid-19, according to the sheriff’s office.
Debbie Blakely, a member of the Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame, died Sunday. She was 70.
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Debbie Blakely, the wife of Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely, is remembered for her contagious smile and the impact she made on the community. Blakely died Sunday.
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The late Debbie Blakely married her college sweetheart Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely. They have one son, Andy. Andy and his wife, Dawn, have two sons, Luke Johnson and Ben Blakely.
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Debbie McElyea Blakely was a lot of things to a lot of people â wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, coach, mentor, friend, past director of Athens Boys & Girls Club, Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame inductee, a huge part of the rodeo and much more to many people across the county and beyond.