She was born in San Antonio on July 19, 1955 and attended Lanier High School. Deborah served 22 years of service with the United States Air Force, Army and Army National Guard. She served two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She was a Retired Sergeant of the Army.
Deborah is survived by her son Michael Gomez of Houston. Daughter, Belen Kennedy, with her husband Eric and their two children, Dustin and Aiden of Sugar Land. Son, Mark Searcy, with his wife Kristin and their two children, Camden and Belle of Katy. Daughter, Rebekah Friddell, with her husband Shea and their three children, Madison, Rylan and Emma of White Oak.