Debra Jean Adaway

1953 ∼ 2010

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Debra Jean Adaway, 57, of Nederland, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at her home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City with Reverend Brad Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas on August 25, 1953, Debra was the daughter of Elton and Elizabeth Primeaux Myers. She was a very loving and caring person who never met a stranger.

Preceded in death by her parents, Debra is survived by her husband, Bobby Adaway of Nederland; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Mark Werkheiser; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Rose Adaway, Jr.; son, John Adaway; daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Matt Reeves; and daughter, Mitzi Adaway.

She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, Zara and Kara Killman, Richard and Michael Dean Baker, Haylee, Brandon and Zachary Adaway, Marc Contreras, Jr., Daniel and April Contreras, Annie B. Hankins, Michelle Duplantis, Lindsey Peoples, and Andrea Bryant; 9 great-grandchildren, Daniel, Jr., Anthony, Tristan, Conner, Mackenzie, Destiny, Dillon, Raven and Alexis; and 6 siblings and their spouses, Jerry and Katie Myers, Mae and George Steagens, Shirley and the late Michael Wilkinson, Sr., Cindy Myers, Elton and Julie Myers, Jr., and Wayne and Denise Myers.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Brandon Adaway, Aaron Myers, Jason Myers, Dan Weaver, Duane Hines and Kennedy Harris.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309, 1.877.465.6636.

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Anonymous November 14, 2010

We will miss you Debbie. Thanks for being a part of our lives.##imported-begin##Larson Hebert##imported-end##

Anonymous November 14, 2010

I have only known you a short time and in that time you have shown me love compassion and strength. I wanted to have more time to spend with you and sit and talk as we use to..the memories of you will forever be with me and the love and respect I have for##imported-begin##Jessica Green##imported-end##

Anonymous November 12, 2010

I did not personally know Mrs. Adaway, but I would like to offer my condolences to Crystal and the family.Crystal and I met in a class at Lamar, and have spent many hours in workshops at Region 5. I pray that God will mend your hearts in this time of sorr##imported-begin##Jeanette Mikel##imported-end##

Anonymous November 12, 2010

To the family of Mrs. Adaway, I don't think that I ever met Mrs. Adaway but, I know that if she was anything like my friend Cindy then she was a kind, loving, and generous person. My prayers are with you all. May God heal your hearts for I know that the##imported-begin##Mary Jo Bryan##imported-end##

Anonymous November 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Debbie will be missed. She will always be with you. She used to take me & Cindy to B.C. Jr. High on her way to high school. We always made it with or without the 'steering wheel'. Right Cindy? Love & Pra##imported-begin##Susan Hebert Skinner##imported-end##

Anonymous November 11, 2010

MOM COULD COOK A MEAN GUMBO, SHE WAS LOVED BY THE SECOND FAMILY AT DUPHIL, THE DRIVER'S OFTEN SPOKE VERY HIGHLY OF MOM AND HER COOKING. I WISH THAT I HAD MORE TIME WITH HER BUT SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.##imported-begin##TERRY REAVES##imported-end##

Anonymous November 11, 2010

Granny i miss you very much u had more time but i understand god was ready for u to come u were the only one that i could mostly talk to u about my problems and i want to tell you that i love you very much and all my friends seem to too ithink that u were##imported-begin##ANNIE B##imported-end##

Anonymous November 10, 2010

Mrs. Debbie will be sorely missed here, but we know that she is with her Father now. She was always so loving, caring and a great friend. I will always treasure her potato salad recipe. : My prayers are with Mr. Bobby, Cindy and the family. Love and ##imported-begin##Liz Crawford##imported-end##

Anonymous November 10, 2010

Dear Crystal Coach Work Our thoughts and prayers are with your family right now. There never seems to be any words that can make you feel better - so try and hold on to the memories that all of you shared with your mom. She is no longer suffering and i##imported-begin##Gina Gutierrez##imported-end##

Anonymous November 10, 2010

To the Adaway family, Mrs.Debbie will be greatly missed. She was a great coworker and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need. Love, Sunshine Rives and Family##imported-begin##Sunshine Rives##imported-end##

Anonymous November 10, 2010

Debra will be missed. I remember her being a hard working, loving person that her family will miss dearly. She never had any thing bad to say about anyone. Another angle in heaven. RIP Debra##imported-begin##Sharon & Buddy Ellis##imported-end##