Deborah Gale Wilfong

DEBORAH GALE WILFONG, 71, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away at 1:35 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at The Gardens Health and Rehab Center in Potosi, Missouri.

She was born to the late John and Irene (nee Majors) Wilfong on July 6, 1955 in Perryville, Missouri.

Deborah had worked as a security therapy aide 2 at Chester Mental Health Center until her retirement.

She was of Christian Faith. Deborah was a member of AFSCME Local 424 and Moose Lodge #1764 in Chester. She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and being with family. Deborah adored her two grandkids.

Survivors:

   1 Daughter: 

        Alicia (Nathan) Slabby Festus, MO

   2 Grandchildren: 

        Addyson and Elijah

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 1 Brother - Johnnie Wilfong

Funeral Service:

   2:00 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

   Pastor Ridge Fogerson

Entombment:

   Evergreen Cemetery

   Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

   Thursday – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

   Humane Society of Missouri

   1201 Mackland Ave

   St. Louis, MO 63110