Funeral service for Deborah Charleen Thomas, age 71, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at West End Baptist Church with Bro. Milton Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Booneville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM – 1 PM Thursday at West End Baptist Church.
Deborah was born on February 17, 1953, in Lincoln County, Tennessee. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Her legacy of love, kindness, and joy will continue to inspire all who knew her. Deborah’s career as a CNA in home healthcare showcased her dedication and compassion, providing exceptional care to her patients. Later, she discovered a passion for being a teacher aide, delighting in her time spent with the children at school. Her hobbies included painting, drawing, reading, and solving puzzle books, reflecting her creative and curious spirit. Deborah loved the ocean and enjoyed collecting ocean-themed items and lighthouses. She was a member of the West End Baptist Church. Deborah passed away on May 25, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.
Survivors include her daughters, Heather Miller and husband Daniel, and Megan Hall and husband Kenny; grandchildren, Maraya Winsett, Brett (Revai) Winsett, Austin Miller, Caitlin (Dalton) Creel, Logan Miller, Zoey Miller, Sean (Jessalyn) Hall, Rebecca Hall, and Nathan (Amy) Hall; great-grandchildren, Temperance, Remy, Roman, Lydia, Ella-Mae, Noah, and Ruthie Jean who is due to arrive soon; sister, Darlene (Allen) Freeman; nieces, Jennifer (Kevin) Webb, and Angel (Kerry) Hanak; and numerous nieces and nephews. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, James Robert Finn, Jr.; mother, Martha Frances Pollock Patrick; stepfather, James Lawrence “Dude” Patrick; husband William Eugene Thomas; son, Sean Thomas; and a niece, Crystal Freeman.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Charleen Thomas.
