Debra "Debbie" Lynn Askew

Her memorial service will be August 8, 2026, at 12:00 pm at Grand Prairie Funeral Home.

Debbie, lovingly known as Mimi, was a free spirit who found joy in the beauty of nature, whether walking amongst the trees or swimming at a lake. She loved beginning her days outside with a good cup of coffee on the porch watching the birds. She found peace in tending to her gardens with the chickens and ducks supervising behind her. She also loved baking for those she loved especially during the holidays. To Mimi family and good friends were the most precious things in her life. She worked hard for her family and played just as hard. Her adventurous spirit was always ready to take a roadtrip to the casinos with her mom, going camping with her family or simply going antique shopping. She was intelligent, creative and deeply intuitive. Mimi had a remarkable way of turning everyday moments into teachable moments especially to her grandchildren.

As sweet as Mimi was, she also had a mischievous side that made life more fun and interesting. The ones closest to her knew that when her hair turned bright red and she said “so here’s what we’re gonna do” that meant one of two things, either someone needs to find bail money, or you were about to have a really fun time.

Through life’s challenges, Debbie faced each one with resilience and determination as she smiled with grace. She found happiness in making everyone smile and was loved by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. Above all, she cherished her family, friends and all her fur babies. Being Mimi brought her immeasurable happiness and she treasured every moment of it.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Marion Nettles; her husband, Murvin Ray Askew; her son Christopher Allen Askew; her brother Richard Andrew Nettles and her brother-n-law, Phillip Wayne McCormick.

She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law Robin Lynne Askew-Cuellar and Jesus Adrian Cuellar; her cherished grandchildren, Jonathan Avry Cuellar and Rachael Lynn Cuellar; and the newest great granddaughter Elyiana Lynne Cuellar-Sanchez. She is also survived by her mother Maxine Nettles; her sisters Charlotte Ann Nettles-Tubb, Jacqueline Nettles-McCormick and Sylvia Jo Nettles-Maurer and brother-n-law Dennis Maurer, her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends that will miss her deeply.

Even though Debbie couldn’t beat this last battle, we find comfort knowing she is finally at peace. Her adventurous spirit, infectious smile, fierce determination and unwavering love for family will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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