Deaion Anice Fisher

Deaion Anice Colborn Fisher passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in Hobbs, New Mexico, Deaion dedicated her life to caring for others and bringing warmth, compassion, and joy to those around her.

Deaion graduated from the Mary Meeks School of Nursing in 1975, beginning a remarkable 51-year nursing career including home healthcare, hospital work, and hospice care, among others. She worked with Vitas Inpatient Hospice for 12 years as a hospice nurse. For the final 10 years of her career, she served at Hendrick Hospice in Abilene, TX, while, for a few years in between, she worked with Blue Bonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX, where her compassion and dedication touched countless patients and families.

Deaion found happiness in the simple pleasures of life. She loved traveling, shopping, cooking, attending concerts, and celebrating holidays with her family. Her love for her family was evident in everything she did, and she treasured the memories she made with those closest to her.

She is survived by her husband, Gerardo Gonzalez; her daughters, Marcy Gandy and husband, T.K. Gandy, and Hatti Lamb; her grandchildren, Axel Lamb, Ruger Lamb, Hailey Gandy, and Lucas Gandy; her brother, Rance Colborn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Caren Colborn; and her parents, Alfred and Barbara Colborn.

Deaion leaves behind a legacy of loving service, compassion, and devotion. Her years of caring for others as a nurse reflected the generous heart she shared with her family, friends, patients, and community. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas 79606, on October 8, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and again on October 9, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home on October 9, 2026, at 12:00 pm. A Committal Service will be held at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery, 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas 79606.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hendrick Hospice Inpatient Unit or to “Pave the Way” brick for Legacy Park in memory of Deaion Fisher at https://www.hendrickhospice.org/services/hospice-care/donate/.

For information regarding the memorial brick, contact Jaye R.N. at 325-670-3251.