Memorial service for Debra Rath Taylor will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, in Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will greet friends on Thursday July 9, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Debra Rath Taylor, 74, passed away on July 5, 2026. She was born on February 13, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Charles William Rath and Phyllis Gardner Rath.

Debbie graduated from the University of Missouri in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Following graduation, she served as Public Relations Director for the Florissant School District in Florissant, Missouri. In 1975, she moved to Pittsburg, Kansas, where she worked as an anchor and reporter for KOAM-TV. It was there that she met the love of her life, Michael D. Taylor. On July 23, 1977, they were married, beginning a marriage that spanned nearly five decades.

In 1985, Debra and her family relocated to the Lawton, Oklahoma area, where she continued her distinguished career as News Director at both KCCU Radio and KSWO-TV. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Debra was deeply committed to her community, serving on the boards of Junior Leadership Lawton and the United Way.

Above all, Deb was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished time with her family. She was kind, caring, and always made others feel loved.

Debbie is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Michael D. Taylor; her children, Allison Mason (Cassie Cochran), Courtney Goss (Chris Quary), Spencer Taylor (Crystal Cox), and Marshall Taylor (Taylor Prosser); her beloved grandchildren, Jacob Taylor-Goss (Ashleigh), Tayler Cox, Hayley Mason (Nat), Alyssa Gonzales (Deyser), Alex Goss (Isabel), Aiden Mason (Kiari), Jaxson Goss, and Haven Taylor; her brothers, Jeff Rath (Holly) and Bill Rath (Nancy); her sister-in-law, Polly Bruce ; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles William Rath and Phyllis Gardner Rath.

Debra will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family and her remarkable career. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Family requests that a donation be made in Debra's name to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com