of Earle, AR
July 21, 1953 - January 12, 2024
Deborah ''Frances'' Newingham of Earle, Arkansas passed away on January 12th, 2024 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, joining her husband, Jerry Newingham, and son, Tommy Newingham, in a long awaited reunion. She took her last breath loving all those that she knew and being loved by all those that knew her.
Debby was born on July 21st, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee. She spent most of her life in Earle, Arkansas where she raised her family and had many friends. Debby had an infectious smile and met no stranger. She enjoyed sharing stories and birth dates of all those she cared about to each and every single family member regardless of their connection to them. Her caring heart was too big to contain and would spill over into those that met her.
Frances, as her family called her, enjoyed spending time with her family despite them aggravating her, out of love, to carry on a tradition left behind by her husband. Out of this aggravation, new nicknames arose: Granny Franny, Mrs. Olsen, and Evil Mamaw (her least favorite). Her children and grandchildren were her light in a world of pain and loss. They each contributed to her joy and happiness in their own special way.
Debby is preceded in death by her parents: Wallace and Mamie Leonard, spouse: Jerry Newingham, son: Tommy Newingham, and brother: Jimmy Leonard (Big Daddy Woo Woo). Debby is survived by her son: Jeffrey Newingham (Mary), daughter: Kristy Gibbs (Jody), seven grandchildren: Hailee Simmons (Chaz), Justin Gibbs, Austin Gibbs, Bella Newingham, Leeland Brown, Cole Newingham, and Ashton Brown, one great-granddaughter: Blakelee Simmons, and siblings: Jerry Leonard (Nancy) and Jana Harrison (James).
''May you come to find comfort in and remember
Cardinals appear when angels are near.
So go now, sit outside and drink your tea.
Keep a lookout for the little red bird
It is there, your loved one will be.''
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30 Condolence(s)
Claudie Forrwst
Monday, January 29, 2024
I remember a very soft spoken voice when speaking about her children and family at all times. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Be blessed Kristi and Jeffrey
Dean & Cindy Ryan
Friday, January 26, 2024
So sorry to hear of Debbie's passing ! She always had a smile & a kind word for everyone . Prayers for her family & friends!
Linda Howard
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Debbie my heart was broken when you passed away, we’ve known each other since we were 7 years old we were more than friends we were sisters I couldn’t make it to your going home party bc of the weather. I love & miss you so very much, our lives will never be the same without you in it. I’m just lost for words bc I still can’t believe you are gone. I love you & rest my friend (sister ) My prayers are with you Jeff. Kristi, & Jana & family .
Barbara Bowles Moore
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Debbie fly high , I know you are singing and dancing before our Lord and savior. My prayers go out to Jeff & Kristi may our Lord be with you and your family .
Frances Gamble
Monday, January 22, 2024
Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Will miss her smile. Praying for the family.
Caroline Lidholm -Newingham
Monday, January 22, 2024
My sympathy's for your loss
Nemi Matthews Sr.
Sunday, January 21, 2024
our condolences and prayers to the family. She will be greatly missed.
Goldie Williams-Raymond
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Prayers for Debby’s familyour condolences and deepest sympathies for you Kristy and Jeff and y’all’s families
David Sides
Saturday, January 20, 2024
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Debby. She is a sweet person who loved the Lord, and it was my honor to call her friend!
Praying for peace, comfort, and strength… for her entire family!
Katrina
Saturday, January 20, 2024
My prayers are being said for your family Kristy! I'm so sorry. I pray God wraps His arms around you. He is very close to the broken hearted. I pray healing and comfort for you. Sending love!
Selita Baker
Saturday, January 20, 2024
I've known Debbie and her family since I was young. She babysat my children and they loved her! She will truly be missed by all! Fly high Debbie
Michelle Fuller
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Many prayers and love sent.
Tim & Michelle Fuller & Family
April Kirkley
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always kind and never without a smile! I'll never forget her!
Tammy Soto
Saturday, January 20, 2024
I will miss my beautiful friend.
She loved her family so much.
I will miss her stories. May God wrap his arms around each of you and give you peace knowing she is rejoicing with the Angels and her loved ones in Heaven.
Mike & Debbie Greer
Saturday, January 20, 2024
We were so sorry to hear of Debby’s passing, but oh what a hallelujah reunion she had!!! Y’all are in our prayers!!
Donna Norton
Saturday, January 20, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss may God wrap his arms around the family and give you all comfort and peace now and the days to come.
Danny &Mary Fuller
Saturday, January 20, 2024
She will be missed!
Kenny & Mary Blansett
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Sorry to hear about Debby, sending prayers to the family.
Danny marotti
Friday, January 19, 2024
Rip
Darlene Malone
Friday, January 19, 2024
Our prayers are with you. I have known Deborah and her sister for many years. She is one of the kind.
With a heart of gold. The Malone Family
JD Rogers
Friday, January 19, 2024
My heart was broken when I heard of Debbie’s passing. She was my Moms best friend and was more like family than a friend. She will be missed. Sending my love to Jeff, Kristi and the entire family.
Jill Blackmon
Friday, January 19, 2024
I’m really gunna miss our talks. You were always there for me. And I’ll be forever grateful. I just know your happy to be with your family again. I love you and I’ll miss you. Rip
Diane Holt
Thursday, January 18, 2024
So sorry to hear about Debbie's passing. She was a Godly lady. She loved her family and friends. SENDING HUGS and LOVE/PRAYERS
Debbie Lunsford Yates
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Sending love and sympathy to Debby's family. She was such a sweet lady and will greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. May the family find peace and comfort in knowing that she now rests in God's loving hands and is once again reunited with Jerry and Tommy. May you find tranquility in the wonderful memories of her, may you have the strength you need for today... and the hope you need for tomorrow.
Wayne and Debbie Yates, and the Lunsford family.
William and Brenda Derrick
Thursday, January 18, 2024
We are so sorry for the families loss. Our prayers are with you.
Kathy Smithson
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Knew Debbie for many years she was such a fine lady and most of all Friend.
Debbie will be missed by so many but she is with her husband and son now
We will all see each other again.
Till than my Friend. Prayers for her Family
Love always Kathy
AKA Sgt.Wood
Terry and Patty Beggs
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
We will miss Mrs. Debbie. She loved talking about the Lord and her family. What a glorious reunion she is having.
Johnny Garner
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
So very sorry about Debbie. She was such a sweet person…. And will be missed by all of us… prayers for all of you. Kristy Jeff and Family
Debbie Greenhaw Thompson
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Precious Lady
I know she has her wings…. Her strength came from our Heavenly Father
Allice Miller
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
So sorry Kristi we love you and the twins