Deborah Corrine Nates

Deborah Corrine Nates, 74, of West Columbia, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. Born on August 26, 1952, in Manning, SC, Mrs. Nates was the daughter of the late Eugene Delay Clark and Ethel Clark "Gasque."

Deborah enjoyed many things in life but found special interest in cooking, traveling, tracing her family history and visiting historic places. Above all, she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. That deep loves was shown through boldly sharing her faith and living a Christ-centered life.

Survivors include her husband, Danny Eugene Nates; brother, Mike (Laurie) Clark; sister-in-law, Trudy Clark; in-laws, Allen (Sylvia) Nates and Donna (Chris) Freeman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Clark, Larry Clark, and Terry Clark.

A Celebration of Life for Deborah will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road, Ext., Columbia. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that all donations be made to St. Jude's or Disabled Vets, in loving memory of Deborah Corrine Nates.

Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.