Debra Ann Rhoads, 64, of Catasauqua, lost her courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Nov. 7, 2016.

The daughter of the late John E. and Joyce V. (Wolfe) Galbraith, she was married to Alfred C. Rhoads Jr. for 39 years.

She was an executive assistant at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for 27 years as until her retirement in August.

She spoke often about how much she loved her job and the people with whom she worked.

She enjoyed traveling to many places with both her close friends and family.

She also loved watching her grandchildren grow, whether it was attending their sporting events or celebrating holidays together.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son Sean McKelley and his wife, Gina, of North Whitehall Township; stepson Glenn Rhoads and his companion, Bonnie Nidoh, of Mount Cobb; stepdaughter Lisa Doddy of Catasauqua; granddaughter Madison; step-grandsons Joshua, Jared and Caleb; step-granddaughters Meggan and Jordon; and step-great-grandson Braydon.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s UCC, 575 Grape St., Whitehall, PA 18052.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.