Deborah Rukat

 West Union, SC — Deborah Truluck Rukat, 72, wife of Joseph Antoni Rukat, of West Union, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home.

A native of Gaffney, SC, Mrs. Rukat was the daughter of the late Wilson and Virginia Truluck. She was a retired music teacher with the School District of Oconee County and a member of College Street Baptist Church where she faithfully served in the music ministry and Good News Club.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Rukat is survived by her daughters: Kathy Smith (Daniel) of Murrells Inlet and Laura Ann Lusk (Josh) of Walhalla; grandchildren: Tanner Lusk, Sadie Jo Lusk, and Bo Smith.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 17, 2023 at College Street Baptist Church with burial to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Davenport Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Good News Club organization in Debbie’s honor at: CEF Greenville/Piedmont,  PO Box 575, Taylors, SC 29687 or to the Ronald McDonald House in Debbie’s Honor at: Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263.

The family is at their respective homes.