Obituaries

OBITUARY: Deborah Peyret

February 10, 2026

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Deborah “Debby” (Lee) Peyret, born on December 3, 1955, in Sacramento, CA, peacefully departed this life on January 18, 2026, in Gallatin, TN.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.

Debby was a devoted wife to her loving husband, Doug Peyret. Together, they nurtured a family that will continue to uphold the values she instilled with grace and dignity.

Her two sons, Andy Peyret (Susan) and Matt Peyret (Melanie); along with her daughter, Kimberlee Peyret, are eternally grateful for the unwavering support and guidance their mother provided throughout their lives.

Debby took immense pride in being a mother and a grandmother, which were her proudest accomplishments.

She is the beloved grandmother of Kaylee, Presley, Addysen, Austin, and Rylee Peyret, whose lives she enriched with her unconditional love and warm spirit.

As a sister, Debby was just as beloved, survived by her siblings, Anne Grucza, Cindy Randall, and Rick Lee (Adele).

Their shared memories will keep her alive in their hearts, reflecting the bonds forged through years of familial love.

Debby was known for her straightforward nature. She was very black and white and always knew where everyone stood with her.

Her kindness shone through in her actions, most notably in her affection for children. She loved to make chocolate chip cookies and truly cherished taking care of all the kids, becoming a nurturing figure in their lives.

Not only a dedicated mom and grandma, Debby also had a passion for photography. She enjoyed working with Shutterfly, creating photo projects that documented family history through images.

Her love for capturing moments served as a testament to her commitment to preserving family memories for generations to come.

Debby is preceded in death by her father, Rollin Lee; mother, Katherine (Hodson) Lee; and sister, Bonney Hadar. Their memories will continue to resonate and form a significant part of Debby’s story.

Please join our family for a Celebration of Life with food and fellowship at Butte Star Ranch, 8807 S. Butte Rd, Sutter, CA 95982, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, beginning at 2 PM.

Memorial donations are kindly requested to be made to the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Checks payable to the Gen. Jethro Sumner Chapter (DAR) can be mailed in C/O Anderson Funeral Home, 202 East Main, Gallatin, TN 37066.

As we remember Debby Peyret, we celebrate her life filled with love, her devotion to family, and the warmth she brought into the lives of everyone she touched. Her vibrant spirit will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Published by Appeal Democrat from Feb. 10 to Feb. 24, 2026.

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This obituary was published by Anderson Funeral Home – Gallatin.