Debra Gail Stewart 66, of Crestview, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Debra was born on September 26, 1956, in Florala, Alabama to R.C and Clara Stewart.
Debra was raised in Crestview/Baker area until graduation. She then went to explore living in several different states from New Orleans to California. Most of her career was working with the youth and Women’s ministry. She returned to the Crestview area in 2008 where she has lived since.
Debra was an avid reader, who enjoyed spending time with her friends, going to the beach and yard selling.
Debra is preceded in death by her father, R.C. Stewart, and her niece, Michelle Elder.
Debra is survived by her mother, Clara Dowling, her two sisters, Melba & Edwin Lowery and Janet and David Price, her two nieces, LeAnn Scalf and Monica & Earl Dundas, her nephew, Samuel Price, eight great nieces and nephews and two great great nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, beginning at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Pastor Todd Sowell officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
You may leave your condolences at www.brackneyfuneralservice.com
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Dee Owens
January 25, 2023, 6:01 pm
Debi was such an encouragement to me. Her words and her Facebook posts pushed me forward when I was down. I’m not even sure if I ever heard or read any complaining. She always told me what a wonderful God she served. Just as she told me, she is healed and loving being with Jesus. I was blessed to consider Debi my friend. One day we will all worship with her again.
Carol Brown
January 25, 2023, 8:21 pm
I will miss my friend so much. She was always able to give a smile, or laugh, even with terrible sickness. Rest high my friend, you are not hurting anymore.❤️🙏🏻
Emily Maloy
January 26, 2023, 12:25 am
So saddened to hear about the passing of Debra. Such a sweet young lady.
LeAnn Scalf
January 26, 2023, 6:36 am
My Aunt Debi was a great person with a heart of gold. She was a major influence in my life, being she was the “cool” aunt. She taught me about awesome music, fashion, art, and to love New Orleans. She encouraged me to be my true self and live life. She was always a free spirit as am I. We once watched a sunset on the beach together and agreed there’s no better place in the world than this beach, right now, in this moment. She loved me and my sister like we were hers; when we became mothers, our kids were her grands. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for the people she loved. If she loved you, you knew it because she loved so hard. I know I’ll see her again in that place wherever our spirits go. I love you Aunt Debi.
Clinton M Dowling
January 26, 2023, 2:13 pm
So sad to know that she is gone. Deb and I had many long conversations, she always accepted people for who they were no matter what. She is in no pain and gained her wings