of Little Rock, AR
June 30, 1947 - August 12, 2012
Deborah (Debbie) Jean Jared Lynch of Little Rock, Arkansas left this Earth on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the age of 65. Debbie was born in Houston, Texas, on June 30, 1947. She attended the University of Houston, where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and met her future husband, Dr. Thomas Lynch. The couple married July 24, 1971, at the Universty of Houston. Debbie was a devoted mother and wife with a passion for politics, her faith, running, baseball, basketball, art, sewing and cooking. She worked as a real estate agent in the Little Rock area for more than 15 years. Debbie was a strong woman full of faith, humor, and love. She met each person with a heart of warmth, compassion, and exuberance. Debbie bravely battled cancer throughout her life, beginning at age 15, with two subsequent bouts in the past nine years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jared, and her brother, Donald.
Deborah is survived by her husband of 41 years, Thomas Lynch; daughters, Jennifer Lynch Cauley and Erin Lynch; grandchildern, Jared Lynch Burchfield and Aidan Cauley; brothers, Leonard Jared and Dennis Jared; and sister, Jo Ann Black.
A prayer service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2012 and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Little Rock. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the scholoarship fund supporting biology students in the name of Dr. Thomas and Deborah J. Lynch at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Office of Development, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204.
Tom,
Sorry for your loss.
Kenny Early
Tom, We were so saddened to hear about Debbie's passing. She was such a good friend to our family while we were in Little Rock.
Lynch Family,
I wish you all solace in your time of grief, and I wish you well when your time to move on comes. May comfort and grace be yours to keep.
Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with younand your family.
Dear Dr. Lynch,
I would like to give my sincere condolences to you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you. I wish you my best wishes in the future.
Our prays are with the family.
Dear Tom: We were sad to hear about Debbie. She was such a special person. We will be out of town on Thursday but you and your daughters will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Berta & Phil
Dr. Lynch - My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. We pray for strength and peace.
Dear Tom, Jennifer and Erin
I have you in my thoughts. I will remember Debbie's smile, laugh and wicked sense of humor.
She was very courageous. I admire the "fight" that all of you showed.
I'm sure the scholarship fund will benefit some deserving students in the future and will extend the good she did in her life.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! God bless!
To Deb's family. Knowing Deb has been of the life's great pleasures. I always will think of her when I listen to one of our favorite artists "Patsy Cline". I have never know such a joyful, pleasant person to be around. I have never seen anyone fight the fight she fought with such a positive attitude. Deb and all of you will forever have a place in my heart.
Marti
My thoughts are with you and your family.