

Debra Ann Jones Kellerman, 69, of McDonough passed away January 30, 2026 of health complications. She was born on June 30, 1956 at Fort McPherson Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, to Pearl Williams and Stanford Refo Jones, Jr.
She attended Walter F. George High School, she was a member of the Georgettes Drill Team and First Runner up as Homecoming Queen and Senior Class of 1973. After graduation she attended Clayton Junior College. She worked in the dental industry for a number of years and later changed careers managing storage rental properties.
Debra had a big heart for animals and taking in rescued pets. In addition, she loved gardening, car shows, and assisting in high school events after graduation.
Debra was the wife of Steve Kellerman. Her children are Stephen Harold Paulson of Dayton, OH, Melanie Kimberley Paulson of Athens, GA, Matthew Lee Kellerman of McDonough, GA and Samuel Joseph Kellerman and his two children of Azle, TX.
She was known as "Grandma" to Madison Kristine Paulson, of Athens, GA. Also surviving are sister, Melinda Jones Singer (Charlie) of Beaufort, SC, brother, Stanford Refo Jones, III of Lexington, SC, brother, Joel Levi Brooks of Athens, GA, niece Monica Lote Conatser (Robbie) of Peachtree Corners GA, nephew Tyler Andrew Lole (Mikael) of Camden, SC and three great nieces & one great nephew.
Preceding her in death were Pearl Williams and Stanford Refo Jones, Jr. and husband, Steve Harold Paulson, Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Haisten Funerals and Cremations in McDonough, Georgia. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
The family requests that memorials be made to your local pet adoption shelter.
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