Debra Rae Nanthanorath

Debra Rae Nanthanorath, age 61, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022.

Debra was born November 12, 1960 to her parents Charles and Jeanette (South) Whitney. She graduated from North High school in 1978. After high school, she went to Job Corp. She was united in marriage to Boungnaveth “Tony” Nanthanorath on August 29, 1983 in Des Moines Iowa. They were blessed with two children from this union; Anthony and Sackda. Debra worked at Dairy Queen on Ingersoll as the manager for 26 years and then at Walmart in Ankeny for 15 years.

She enjoyed celebrating holidays with family. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary. Debra also enjoyed singing and will always be remembered for singing while working at Walmart. She loved her dogs; Pebbles, Miley, Jackson, Tyson, Lucky, and Chance in heaven.

She is survived by her husband, Boungnaveth Nanthanorath; sons, Anthony (Lynne Blake) Nanthanorath and Sackda Nanthanorath; granddaughter, Alaya Blake; grandson, Lanikai Blake; brothers, Dennis South, Tom (Donna) Whitney, and Michael (Teri) Whitney.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Terry, Ronnie, and Russ Whitney; sister, Vickie Whitney; sister, Linda Caldwell; and mother-in-law, Chansouk Nanthanorath.

Family will greet friends on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Debra Nanthanorath.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

“I love you to the moon and back”

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