Dr. Deborah L. Eckert of the Villages, FL, teacher at Lake Weir Middle School, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. She leaves behind her husband, Bradley A. Eckert, her two children, Kayleigh J. Pagano (Matthew) and Jason J. Gades (Samantha), her brother, Daniel E. Joy (children, Heaven and Ethan), and mother, Donna M. Joy. A memorial service will be held at the Lady Lake Chapel of Beyers Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 10 – 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deborah’s memory to The Villages Hospice House, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.