Obituary of Debra Sue Moretz

Debra Yates Moretz, age 58, of Banjo Hollow, Boone, the Meat Camp Community, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at Atrium Health Mercy Hospital in Charlotte after a brief illness. Born December 25, 1963 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Howard Junior and Cora Belle Trivette Yates. Debra loved life in general. She always looked forward to vacationing with her family and particularly visiting Dollywood. She is survived by the love of her life, Ted Moretz of the home; sons, Steven Len Baird and John Paul Moretz, both of Boone; sister, Judy Lambert of Vilas; brothers, Bobby Yates of Morganton and Kevin Yates of Maine; and her best friend, Teresa Angoue of Lenoir. Memorial services for Debra will be private. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Moretz family.