She is survived by her son, Thomas Newell & wife Maria; daughters, Christina Hale & husband Charles Sr., and Kimberly Negrete & husband Abraham; sisters, Linda Boatright, Corliss Grant, Cathy Clark, and Tameron Lagow; grandchildren, Charles Hale, Jacob Negrete, Ariana Negrete, Caydence Hale, Benjamin Newell and great- grandson, Charles "Trey" Hale III, as well as many other loved ones and a host of friends.
Debra is preceded in death by her parents, Code and Beatrice Grant, and sister Shirley Woolverton Dickerson.
Pallbearers: Thomas Newell, Abraham Negrete, Jerry Davis, Charles W. Hale, Jacob Negrete, and Charles Hale Sr.
A Visitation for Debra will be held from 5:00pm- 8:00pm, Friday, January 9, 2026, at Pace Funeral Home State Room, in Livingston, Texas.
A Celebration of Debra's Life will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, January 10, 2025, at Pace Funeral Home, in Livingston, Texas.
Interment is to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, in Livingston, Texas
Condolences(6)
Barry Boling
Cabot, AR Saturday, January 10, 2026 Dear Christina and Charles,I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you both and your family during this difficult time. I'm here for you if you need anything at all.
All My Love, Barry
Barry Boling
Cabot, AR Saturday, January 10, 2026 Dear Christina,My deepest condolences to you and and your family. Debra was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Thinking of you during thing difficult time. I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared.
With love, Barry
William allensworth
St Louis, MO Saturday, January 10, 2026 So sorry to hear this I attended school with Debbie she was always nice to me and everyone she came in contact with CLASS OF 71 STRONG God bless and will be praying for the family in this time of need will be missed by her classTameron LaGow
Zavalla, TX Friday, January 9, 2026 My dearest big sister you will be greatly missed by everyone that knew you! May you rest in eternal peace.Christina Lynn Hale
Pangburn, AR Thursday, January 8, 2026 I love you to the moon and back AND more than all the stars in the sky! From my heart to your heart...ALWAYS!!Audrey
Jonesboro, AR Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Thinking of yall in this time. Prayers for you Christina and family.