May 13, 2026
Debra Kay Collins Endicott, 68 of Ashland, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with PSP Parkinson's Disease.
Debbie was born on April 15, 1958, in Columbus. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose vibrant personality and caring heart touched everyone who knew her.
Debbie had a special love for cooking and was known for her wonderful meals. She also enjoyed shopping for jewelry, especially rings, as well as shoes and purses.
She was known for her heavy foot while driving and affectionately named her beloved vehicle "White Lightning."
Above all else, Debbie cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, who were the center of her life.
She was preceded in death by her father, Forest Collins, and her son, Ronnie Lee McDowell of Ashland.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband, Rick Endicott; her daughter, Tara Gallion; and her mother, Doris Evans Enyart.:
Surviving siblings include Paulette Collins of Lexington, KY; Kevin Collins of Ashland, KY; Scott Collins of Clearwater, FL; Lisa Frazer of Grayson, KY; Cindy Dixon of Jackson, OH; Roger Collins (Anna) of Ashland, KY; and Chris Collins (Tamara) of Flatwoods, KY.”
Also surviving are her grandchildren, Shaylee McDowell of Ashland, KY, and Natalie Fraley of Grayson, KY.
Along with many extended family members and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Debbie's strength, humor, and love for those around her will never be forgotten. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is now at peace.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Meade Station Church of God, 10255 Cedar Hill Dr, Ashland, KY 41102 . Family visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m., followed by visitation for friends from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Meade Station Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at:
https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sl=donate-now&sc_dcm=119766223083&sc_cid=kwp&&&&&gclid=323e950470fb16429640ff00f2f52e66&gclsrc=3p.ds&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1291300&msclkid=323e950470fb16429640ff00f2f52e66&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=M%20-%20Brand%20BMM%20EL&utm_term=donate%20st%20jude%27s%20children%27s%20hospital&utm_content=PM_PR_Dig_Srch_PM_AO_US_Nat_MS_M-Ads_LF_-_-_-_SERP-BMM_Srch-B_-_-_-_Donate_-_EL_-_-_Srch
or by mailing the donations to: 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.
Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Endicott.
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