Deborah A. Jones

She was born to parents Frederick Atwood Crawford and Nina Doris Thomas Crawford, on March 4, 1952 in Dallas, TX.

She graduated from Hillcrest High School, Memphis TN in 1970.

She went on to study Licensed Vocational Nursing at Valley Baptist Medical Center School of Vocational Nursing and graduated Valedictorian of her class.

Debbie worked as a Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) Nurse.

After 11 years of service, she retired from Accolade Home Health in 2018.

She enjoyed serving the Lord, spending time with friends and family, singing, reading, laughing and making people laugh. Those who knew her knew she loved celebrating holidays and there was never a Halloween she missed dressing up. She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart and that love was not only expressed in word, but in deed as well.

Debbie married Darrell Alan Jones on March 29, 1975 in Azle, TX. Together they raised 3 children: T.J., Lori and Wesley.

Debbie is survived by husband, Darrell Jones; daughter, Lori Vela of Austin, TX; son, Wesley Jones and wife, Tammy of Longview, TX; sister, Carolyn Coomer and husband, Cloys of Tennessee; sister, Sandra Garner and husband, Jim of Georgia; sister-in-law, Beverly Crawford; grandchildren, Nathan, Kaitlyn and Karina Vela, and Madeline and Alana Jones.

She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as other friends who were so special to her.

Debbie was preceded in death by parents, Fred & Doris Crawford; brother, Dan Crawford; son, T.J. Jones; nephew, Timothy Cockrell; in-laws, Howard & Helen Jones.

The family has entrusted Lakeview Funeral Home, 5000 W Harrison Rd, Longview, TX 75604 with the arrangements. A memorial will be scheduled after the COVID 19 restrictions have been lifted. Details will be announced at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeviewfh.com for the Jones family.