Deborah L. Despres
HALTOM CITY, Texas – Deborah Lyn Despres, of Haltom City, Texas, went home to be with our Lord on July 17, 2022, ending her courageous and hard-fought battle with colorectal cancer.
Deborah, known to numerous friends and family as Debbie or Lyn, was born on June 20, 1962, in North Little Rock, Ark., to parents Danny Sherrill and Jeri Richardson.
Eventually, Texas would become Debbie’s new home and would see her grow through her teenage years into adulthood. The family would soon grow further as well as Debbie would go on to marry her lifelong friend and companion, Richard A. Despres Jr. on Nov. 20, 1982. The family would be blessed even further through the years by the arrival of their two children, Richard A. Despres III and Daniel B. Despres.
Debbie’s professional life would be spent helping people in the world of customer service and support, most notably for AT&T during her many years at Hawk Electronics/pci, and then finally supporting Wells Fargo customers across the country via their call center in Northlake, Texas.
Debbie’s life was filled with her unyielding love and spirit for God, family and friends. She also took joy in great conversation, great laughs and the great outdoors. She treasured time spent watching a nice sunset and past visits to the Catskills and Greene mountain ranges during various adventures.
While unable to do all she was used to during her final sixyear battle with cancer, Debbie enjoyed all the time she spent with her family, especially any time she could visit with her grandson, James.
She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Despres Jr., her two sons, Richard A. Despres III, Daniel B. Despres. Her grandson, James B. Despres. Her father, Danny Sherrill of North Little Rock, Ark. Her mother, Jeri Richardson of Hot Springs, Ark. Her stepmom, Narcie Mansfield/sherrill of Arkansas. Her brother, William Brewster of North Richland Hills, Texas. As well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.
Debbie was preceded in death by her younger sister, Tracy Garretson from Austin,texas, who also was taken by cancer. Her stepdad, Glen Brewster from Centerville, Texas.
Services yet to be determined, but expected to be held in Hot Springs, Ark., within the upcoming weeks.