Born on July 19, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Thomas and Gloria Stovall, Deborah graduated from Bartlett High School in 1972 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Memphis State University in 1984. She built a career in Memphis as a commercial interior designer and maintained lifelong ties to her high school alma mater, serving for many years as a dedicated member of her class reunion committee before relocating to Colorado Springs to be closer to family.
Above all else, Deborah’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Hailey; her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Dale Turner; and her cherished grandsons, Jack, Wilson, and Sam Turner, all of Colorado Springs. She also leaves behind three loving sisters: Dee (Tim) Mitchell of Bartlett, TN; Tammy Stovall of Counce, TN; and Tina Street of Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother Thomas Jerry Stovall, her brother-in-law Dale Street, and her infant grandson, Caleb Scott Hailey.
A gifted creative spirit, Deborah found deep fulfillment in art, sewing, and quilting, and she especially loved sharing her passion for arts and crafts with children. Even in her final years, her warmth and love shone brightly, as she became a sweet light to the caregivers who tended to her, always returning their care with appreciation and kindness.
Deborah will be remembered for her vibrant creativity, her gentle heart, and the many ways she brought beauty into the lives of those around her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Two celebrations of Deborah’s life will be held to honor her memory.
A local memorial service will take place in the chapel on Sunday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m. at Mountain View Post Acute, 835 Tenderfoot Hill Rd, Colorado Springs, CO.
A second service will follow in her hometown on Wednesday, November 18, at Bartlett United Methodist Church, 5676 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m., with food and fellowship afterward in the church fellowship hall.
While flowers are appreciated, those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so in Deborah’s honor to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
