Deborah Fay Ross Messmer, age 65, passed away on August 27, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. She was born on November 29, 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas to Adolphus A. Ross and Olena Fay Gilstrap Ross. Debbie was raised in Fort Worth, Texas and graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1972. She married John Charles Messmer in 2006, and the couple had two children. She was a USPS Letter Carrier for 22 years. In her spare time, Debbie enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and beloved puppies. Her family will always remember her smile and gentle nurturing ways. Debbie is preceded in death by her Father A. A Ross, and her mother, Olena Fay Ross. She is survived by her husband John Charles Messmer, her daughters Sara Fay Stockley, and Grandchildren Jonathan, Evan, and Jennifer. A Visitation for Deborah will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. 10501 Garland Rd Dallas, TX 75218. A Rosary will take place at 7 p.m. that night. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 31, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd Dallas, TX 75228.