She was born January 14, 1951 in Houston, Texas. Deborah graduated from Crenshaw High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Business from Prairie View A&M University. She used her education to work as a Social Worker for the State of Texas. She had a passion for reading, especially the Bible, she enjoyed word search puzzles and taking care of her family.
Deborah was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Elmore.
She is survived by son Darrell P. Elmore; grandchildren, Sara Clark, Darraine Clark, Raven Clark, Coyan Clark; great-grandson, Michael Clark.