She was a 1974 graduate of Drew Central High School before graduating from Pine Bluff Vocational Technical School receiving her L.P.N. degree. She retired from nursing after 32 years of service, having worked for Dr. A.K. Busby and Drew Memorial Hospital where most of her work was done in various areas. Debbie described herself as a disabled nurse who loves southern cooking, southern ways, cats and reading, but she loved her Jesus much more. She also loved her family very much, especially her nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn McKeown; and two brothers, Woodford Calhoun and Bobby Calhoun.
She is survived by two sisters, Sandra Henry and husband Paul of Greenville, MS and Shelley Calhoun Barnes and husband Milford of Monticello; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, which she loved dearly.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Campground Cemetery with Rev. Ray Hearron officiating. Please follow COVID-19 protocol and practice social distancing while in the cemetery. Sign the online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
DENISE FROST
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 23, 2020 You became my first friend in the 5th grade at Drew Central and we held onto that friendship for almost 54 years. I am so glad I have so many great memories with you. I know that you are happy now that you are with your Momma, Aunt Nellie and "our" Momma. I will love you always my friend.. until I see you again.Ginger Norris
Monticello, AR Monday, June 22, 2020 Shelley and family, I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's death. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this time of loss.Linda Guy
Heber Asprings, AR Saturday, June 20, 2020 Debbie will always be a light for Christ in every cherished memory I have of her! She loved her hospital family and her family! Great caring nurse too!David Wm. Smith
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 20, 2020 Since Debra came home with Denise in 5th gradeShe has been a member of my family-!!! She was
ALSO A member of the family of GOD and was
always ready with Prayers of support any time I asked and many times when I didn't-! I will miss her but will rejoin her in an eternity with Christ our Savior-!! My family has lost another
member-!!
Tommy and Diane Ferrell
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 20, 2020 Family we are praying for you and thinking of you during this time of loss. We remember all the years of friendship between our families and the times Deborah Lynn spent in our homes. She was loved.Cherie Brown
, AR Friday, June 19, 2020 Debbie was a loving and caring nurse and friend.RIP
Irma James
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 18, 2020 To family: Deborah was a great caring person. She always was there to help if needed. She will be missed. Send my love to allBARBARA K MAXWELL
COLLINSTON, LA Thursday, June 18, 2020 I'm so sorry to learn of Debbie's passing! I've known her for 35 years and have many good memories.Rest peacefully, Debbie!