Debora Kay McElravy was born Oct. 2, 1963, to Ronald and Elaine (Obermier) Battreall in Henderson.
She attended McCool Junction High School, graduating in 1982, then attended Lincoln School of Commerce, graduating with an Associates Degree in Accounting in 1983. On June 25, 1988, Deb was united in marriage to Daniel McElravy at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York.
She worked for Spectrum Reach as an account coordinator. She was very involved with the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Crete Public Schools throughout her life. She supported her family and attended events like cheer, robotics and softball. Deb was always willing to pitch in to do house projects for family and she opened her home for friends to stay as long as they needed. If you needed to vent, cry, or share a story she was always there to listen or give advice. Much of her free time was spent helping others and she impacted so many lives.
Deb passed away March 20, 2024, in Lincoln, at the age of 60. She is survived by her husband, Dan McElravy of Crete; children, Kendra McElravy (Logan Gates) of Lincoln, and Preston McElravy of Lincoln; mother, Elaine Battreall of Lushton; brother, Kevin (Vicki) Battreall of Montezuma, Iowa; sister-in-law, Leanna Battreall of Waukee, Iowa; parents-in-law, Dennis and Marilyn McElravy; brother-in-law, Don McElravy of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Kathy (Tom) Langlois of Montgomery, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Deb was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Battreall, and brother, Greg Battreall.
Visitation is Wednesday, March 27, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crete, with a gathering of family and friends from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at the church with committal at Riverside Cemetery in Crete. Memorials in care of McElravy Family. Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home in Seward.
