She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Daniel Lee Russ; sisters, Jonell Walsh (Jerry), Jackie Bennett (fiance, Ernest Suire), and Michelle Johnson (Charlie); brother-in-law, Clayton Long; best friend, Carolyn Trahan (Lisa) and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Fanny Long.
Deborah loved to travel, was an excellent skier and she was a master with yarn and was exceptional at sewing and crocheting. She was a Spelling Bee Champion when she was in school. She loved animals and would take in many stray dogs including her favorite dog, Boudreaux.
