Born on March 31, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, Deborah was the daughter of Willie and Rita (Williams) Castle. She attended South Ripley High School.
On May 3, 1991, Deborah married William Wayne Brock. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2011.
Deborah was a devoted homemaker who found joy in caring for her family. She loved knitting, reading, traveling to the mountains, and watching Western movies. More than anything, she cherished spending time with her grandchildren, and her favorite pastime was babysitting them and making lasting memories together.
She is survived by her daughter, Shawna (Patrick) Kennedy; her son, William Wayne Brock, Jr.; her grandchildren, Chance Patterson, Haley Patterson, Mason Kennedy, Nicholas Brock, Kaitlyn Brock, and James Brock; her great-grandson, Elliott Patterson; and her sisters, Barbara Mason, Sandy Hensley, Angie Abrams, and Lori Castle.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Rita (Williams) Castle, and her beloved husband, William Wayne Brock, and her son, Roy Bruce Sutton Jr.
Deborah will be remembered for her loving heart, her dedication to her family, and the warmth and kindness she shared with those who knew her. Her memory will be treasured always by her family and friends.
Friends are invited to join the family and celebrate Deborah's life at a memorial visitation, Friday, July 17, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Our Hospice of Decatur County. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com
