Debbie Ann Melton Alcorn, age 58, of Mountain Crest Drive in Irvine, passed away Friday, November 11th, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Hospital following a long illness. She was born September 6, 1964 in Fayette County and was the daughter of the late Stanley Ray and Nannie Jean Kirby Melton. She had lived in Estill County for most of her life. She loved taking care of the elderly and worked for many years as a CNA at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center. She had never met a stranger because if she didn't know you, she would make sure to know your life history before she left. Debbie loved to cook and try new recipes. She also enjoyed watching UK Basketball. She always loved the crafts that she did with her nephew at his school when he was little. She talked about the kids in his class often. They were such a joy to her. Debbie will be missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by:

2 sisters: Sandy (Jesse) Thacker - Estill Co.

Norma Sparks (Tim Maggard) - Marion Co.

1 brother: Terry (Gayla) Melton - Estill Co.

1 special nephew (her baby): Thomas Ray Sparks - Estill Co.

1 special aunt: Christine Kirby - Estill Co.

A host of nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wayne Alcorn, 1 brother, Raymond Dale Melton, and her mother and father in law, Tom and Cynthia Alcorn.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 15, 11 am at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose and Bro. Johnny Wardle officiating. Burial will be at the Johnson Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 to 9 PM at the Funeral Home.

Honorary Pallbearers: Keightly Wireman, Liam Mid Norton, Donald Norton Jr., and Frank Johnson