Debra Ellis
First off let me ask: How do you honor the life, the legacy of Debra Kay Hanks Bergeron Ellis? Where would you start? This is a really difficult task as there are not any words that can fully describe a woman who was known as "The Mother Theresa of Mauriceville". The woman who embraced life and all its flaws. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to shine through her children and grandchildren. Affectionately known as "Aunt Debbie" & the "FUN one" to most. These nicknames should give you insight to the wonderful, selfless person she was. The word "no" was seldom heard to pass her lips. She was also a connoisseur of spaghetti dinners, always cooked large enough to feed an army of kids. For Debbie, any problem could always be fixed just by adding another can of spaghetti sauce. She had a knack for "telling it like it was"; Sweet, but never sugar coated which made her great for heart to heart conversations. Her weekends consisted of "sleepovers with the grandchildren " and laughter (lots of laughter). She was one HECK of a piano player and had a wonderful sense of humor. Her dedication and love for her family and friends remained steadfast, even in her darkest times. Debbie was a UNIQUE and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her...and she will be so very deeply missed. She will forever remain a part of our lives. Gone but never forgotten.
She leaves behind her 2 sons Leroy & Tony Bergeron, 2 stepdaughters Jeanené & Christina Ellis, 9 grandkids Alayna, Ethan, Mya, Rosie, Lyla, Lilly, Leroy III, Livia, River, 1 stepbrother Hershel Kingrey, 1 daughter-n-law Latonia, lots & lots of nieces & nephews and to many more to list.
Services will be held At Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX .
Visitation is Friday March 17, 2017 from 5-9 p.m. and funeral will be held Saturday March 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. She will be buried at the St. Mary Cemetery in Orange ,TX.
Please join us at 2 p.m. for a Memorial Dinner at the INDOOR Pavilion at Niblett's Bluff in Vinton, LA.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Claybar Funeral Home.
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John Allen Hanks
March 17, 2017
When Debra was in her early to mid teens, she was such a Beatles Fan! I caught on as to how much she and her friends had "Beatlemania", so I bought her "The White Album." She was so excited to get it, and the thanks and gratitude just seemed to flow from here. A month or so later, I was visiting with Mama Hanks, and walked through the house to check on Lee Allen's car project. There was Debra K and one of her best girlfriends, with their heads almost glued to the record player. But no sound, until I listened more closely. The "White Album" was playing but all you could hear was the needle on the record, and if you listened carefully, you could hear the music. It was then that I realized the record player was basically broke, but Debra K and her friend weren't bothered at all, they were all smiles, laughing and giggling. A true case of "Beatlemania". It was a reflection on who she really was, not a complainer, fully committed in her sense of dedication , and full of life and love, I know the Lord waits for her with open arms. From Uncle John Hanks
Sara Watson
March 17, 2017
to me you were my sister.i loved with all my heart.i cant believe your gone.but never forgotten.you were always there for me when i needed you the most good times & bad.i lost a great sister.but god got a precious angel.R.I.P debbie.i love you.sara
Anonymous
March 16, 2017
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Claybar Funeral Home
March 16, 2017
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