Deborah Mercy Hughes Johnson

Debbie was born in Pensacola, Florida on June 24, 1944 to Norman P. Hughes, Sr. and Helen C. Swanson. She was a loving sister to two brothers, Robert and Norman, Jr. She married Oris (Ken) K. Johnson on December 1, 1989. Debbie was a mother to two beautiful daughters, Suzanne Lindsey and Kimberly Hammer. She worked as a registered nurse for 25 years in the Pensacola area, where so many experienced her care, compassion, and kindness.

All who knew Debbie speak of her beauty, kindness and love for her family and friends. She was always there for the people in her life: dedicated, trustworthy, and generous. Despite numerous hardships, she always kept hope alive and overcame so much. Her perseverance and determined nature were evident throughout her life. She lived her life in the service of God, a committed member of Christ Church and her Wednesday morning bible study group. She leaves a legacy inspiring us all to be kind and strong.

She is survived by her husband, Ken; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Kevin Lindsey; granddaughters, Heather Young (Nick) and Sarah Allison (Dan); sister-in-law, Marian Hughes; nieces, Debbie McDaniel (Gene), Rhonda Hughes, and Melody Tabman (Stuart); nephew, Eric Hughes (Teresa); and cousin, Connie Newton. She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen Hughes; daughter, Kimberly Hammer; brothers, Robert Hughes and Norman P. Hughes, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Sandra Hughes.

Please join us in celebrating Debbie’s life on Tuesday, November 25 at Christ Church, 18 W. Wright Street, Pensacola, Florida at 11:00 a.m. Debbie’s favorite color was pink, so wear something pink to show your love! In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association, Compassion International or Christ Church.