Debra Kay Essman, 73, was born July 5th, 1951, and went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 31st, 2024. She was born to Raymond and Alta Cornelius in Shady, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death with her husband Truman Essman of 41 years whom she loved dearly. Debra is also preceded in death with her grandson Brian Rand, Her mother Alta Cornelius and her father Raymond Cornelius.
She is survived by A host of family members which includes her brother Verle Cornelius, daughter Teresa Hicks, son-in-law Shannon Hicks, grandchildren Shantel and Silenna Hicks, numerous nieces and nephews and their wonderful spouses.
Debra most recently worked at the Senior Center in Mena, Arkansas. Debra had a very kind heart and will be missed so dearly. She is now free of any pain. Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Graveside services for Debra will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas, with Brother James Squires officiating. Services are entrusted to Beasley Wood Funeral Home.
Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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