Deborah Jean Leonard, 57, of Vidor, passed away on April 28, 2021, in Spring Branch.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 6th, 2021, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home, in Beaumont.

Born in Stockton, California, on May 26, 1963, she was the daughter of Herbert Ballance, Jr. and Dorothy Ballance. Deborah enjoyed traveling, baking, cooking, relaxing, and watching her favorite shows on TV. She was an outstanding wife, mother, and “Nana” to her grandkids, spending as much time with them as possible and just showering them with her love. Deborah was a true caregiver, her family’s happiness and spending time with them was the most important thing in her life. She was an amazing woman and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Dorothy Ballance; and brother, Hebert Ballance III.

She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Joe Leonard; daughter, Kalie Dorn and husband Matthew, of Vidor; brothers, Rodney Ballance and wife Janice, of Spring Branch, Jeffery Ballance, of Kyle, Tx.; grandchildren, Kynlee and Maddox; along with serval nieces and nephews, all who she loved very much.