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In loving memory

Visitation:

Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414

Funeral Services:

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Hebron Baptist Church 655 Hebron Road Bells, Texas 75414

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Debra Jean Monroe

Debra Jean Monroe

December 3, 1956 - February 23, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Monroe of Bells, Texas passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 surrounded by family. Debbie was born on December 3, 1956 in Sherman, Texas to parents, Gene & Vena (Lakey) Burpo. She was the oldest of five children.

She married the love of her life, Gary Monroe January 29, 1982. She worked at Bells High School until she retired in 2019. Debbie was a member of Hebron Baptist Church of Bells.  She was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. She was strong in her faith and raised her family to put God first. She enjoyed gardening, playing games, softball and fishing. She loved spending time with her family and friends especially her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother and Mimi.

Debbie is survived by her husband Gary Monroe; children: Mandy (Stephen) Meek, Justin (Rayna) Monroe; grandchildren: Sydnee and Malloree Meek, Ace and Max Monroe; brothers: Ronald (Lena) Burpo, and Russell Burpo; sister, Sonya Tanner.  In addition to these, she leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sandra Jones and Rebecca Burpo and grandparents. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Family night will be Monday, February 27, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home Bells. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Hebron Baptist Church with Pastor Russell Clemons officiating. She will be laid to rest at Hebron Cemetery in Bells. Pallbearers will be Phil Ferguson, Justin Ferguson, Roy Fuller, Dennis Redding, Rob Ballew and Shawn Poe. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Burpo, Larry Monroe, Randy Monroe, Matt Ferguson, Thomas Cifuentes and Shawn Cline.

 

 

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  1. Charis Beal
    Charis Beal on February 25, 2023 at 11:28 AM

    Gary, Mandy, and Justin, it was my honor to meet Debbie at our family reunion. She was such a nice lady. My heartfelt condolences to all of you. May you find comfort not only with the knowledge that she is with our Lord, but also knowing you will be reunited some day. Charis Monroe Beal

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  2. Carla Minor
    Carla Minor on February 25, 2023 at 2:38 PM

    I will forever miss you Debbie!! We hit it off in the school office years ago and that stretched over into church as well. I’ll always love you and miss your hugs forever! Heaven is a much better place with you in it and I can’t wait to reunite with you again!

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  3. Terry Steward
    Terry Steward on February 25, 2023 at 4:11 PM

    We are saddened at the News of Debbie passing into the Lord’s Arm’s! She is passed this world of pain and suffering.
    Amen!
    May God hold you in His Mighty arm’s and give you and your family confront in this time of grief.
    RIP, Amen

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  4. Lora Fairchild
    Lora Fairchild on February 25, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    To all the Family of Debbie I want to say how sorry I am to lose Debbie she was a real trooper and was an inspiration of her strength and will. Debbie was a very sweet lady and we will all miss her. RIP in the arms of Jesus till we all join you. Love you Debby ????????????????????????????

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  5. David & Donna Godbey
    David & Donna Godbey on February 25, 2023 at 9:15 PM

    Sorry for the loss of your loved one .

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  6. Helen Watson
    Helen Watson on February 25, 2023 at 10:01 PM

    Debbie was such a warrior in her fight with her illness. Such a pleasure to have had the opportunity to have known such a lovely lady . Prayers for your family your loss is now a new angel

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  7. Nancy Cline
    Nancy Cline on February 26, 2023 at 2:11 PM

    What a sweet soul! Debbie was a wonderful wife, Mother, Mimi, and friend. She raised two wonderful children, one of whom is like my own. She will be missed, but we will get to see her again one day. May God bless this family and give them peace and comfort during this very difficult time.

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  8. Ricky and Debbie
    Ricky and Debbie on February 27, 2023 at 10:25 AM

    To all our cherished Monroe Family,
    We so wish we could be there for you this week, but we send our love and prayers and big hugs, in this our sad time, but knowing that Debbie is whole and healthy in the arms of Jesus and seeing Him face to face. That is our hope, too. One day, perhaps sooner than we think, we’ll all be together again singing praises to Jesus and glorifying The Lord in heaven and in a most glorious family reunion. Love to you all.

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  9. Mike Conner
    Mike Conner on February 27, 2023 at 2:27 PM

    Debbie was such a sweet lady. I’ll miss her smile!

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  10. Cecil & Katheryn Scott
    Cecil & Katheryn Scott on February 27, 2023 at 5:32 PM

    We are saddened to hear about the loss of Debbie. We will miss our sweet neighbor & her beautiful smile but we know she is with God now & no longer ill. We will all see her one day but until then her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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  11. Pam Everett
    Pam Everett on February 27, 2023 at 5:54 PM

    I will miss my cousin Debbie so much. Our mothers, Vena and Ella, were the sweetest of sisters. We shared such a tragic loss in that both our mothers passed from ALS. Debbie was such a loving support to me when I was taking care of my mom, because she had been through the same thing with her mom a few years earlier. Her kindness and loving spirit are the things I will always remember. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family. I know your hearts are broken, and I pray that God will give you peace and the blessed assurance that Debbie is finally free from her pain and suffering and is celebrating in heaven today with our Lord and all our family who have gone before her. Give my Mom a big hug for me Debbie. I love you and I will miss you.

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  12. Shirley Jones
    Shirley Jones on February 27, 2023 at 6:25 PM

    Mandy and Justin — Never doubt that your mother had such a positive impact on more people that you can imagine. You are blessed to be her children. May God be with you during this time.

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  13. Mary Bateman Spencer
    Mary Bateman Spencer on February 27, 2023 at 7:10 PM

    Mandy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was such a wonderful lady. I met her through Sheryl Dudley Murphy when we lived at the apartments across from Midway Mall. I will never forget the day your mom dropped you off at Sheryl’s house so she could go to work and you rode the trycle down the stairs. Your mom was amazing

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  14. Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal on February 28, 2023 at 9:04 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie was a precious soul. She always had a smile on her face and kind words to say. I pray for comfort during the days ahead.

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  15. Rhonda Byler
    Rhonda Byler on March 1, 2023 at 10:46 AM

    I’m sorry for the loss of the one you love. Sympathy and love to all of the family.

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  16. Carol McKee Craft
    Carol McKee Craft on March 5, 2023 at 7:47 PM

    Gary, Mandy and Justin I am so sorry about Debbie. You have memories of a special lady that was so loved, admired and made everyone feel good with her beautiful smile. May God be with you,

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