Deborah Charleen Thomas, 71, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away May 25, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 30, 2024, at West End Baptist Church with Bro. Milton Martin officiating. Burial followed in the Booneville Cemetery.

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.

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; niece, Crystal Freeman; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Charleen Thomas.