Deborah Lewis Tretera, 48, of Goose Creek, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was born in Charleston to the late Walter and Nelle Lewis. Deborah worked as a Security Analyst for SPAWAR. Her son, Dallan was her focus in life but she always made time to enjoy the beauty that surrounded her. Deborah enjoyed her quick weekend getaways exploring the low country and the mountains; especially, visiting her brother, Mitchell, in Newberry, SC. Her family will remember her as being a loving mother, wife, sister, and friend. Deborah is survived by her husband of 20 years, David Tretera of Goose Creek; son, Dallan Tretera; step-sons, James Tretera of Goose Creek and Justin Tretera of Florida; brothers, Mitchell Lewis of Newberry, SC; sisters, Shirley Varnadoe and her husband Steve of Hanahan and Miriam Distler of North Charleston; dog, Annabelle and their cat, Kitty. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Renee Barrineau. The family will receive friends Friday, November 13, 2015 at 11:00 am in Northwood Church 2600 North Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 13, 2015 at noon, at the church. Burial will immediately follow the service at Plantation Memorial Gardens in Moncks Corner, SC. Please join us for a reception at Northwood Church after the interment. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com Arrangements entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 869 ST. JAMES AVENUE, GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445
Reception:
Northwoods Church
2600 North Main Street
Summerville, SC
29483
Immediately following the interment.