Deborah Collier

Deborah Collier left this world on May 11, 2004. She fought an 8-year battle with Pulmonary Hypertension. Visitation is Saturday May 15, 2004, from 12-2 at Morningside Chapel of Christ at rt. 36 and 34th. St. in Decatur. Funeral Services will be following at 2:00 pm. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Deborah was born in June of 1968 in Robinson County North Carolina. She was adopted by Ken and Linda Hopkins and lived in Kentucky, Texas and Illinois. She was two-time President of South Shores PTA and was an active member of Junior Welfare and was a team captain for Relay for Life.

Deborah and family were members of Morningside Chapel Church of Christ in Decatur. She was also active in Junior Achievement in Abilene, Texas and was in the banking industry there before being diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. She volunteered after that time and was a supporter of Organ Donation.

Deborah never met a stranger and if she did, they didn't stay a stranger very long. Deborah won many speech tournaments in high school in Abilene, Texas. Her priceless smile and gentle personality wooed many others to help her in volunteer efforts.

Family was first with Deborah, and she was a committed mother and wife. Deborah is survived by husband Calvin and son Chris and daughter Caleigh. Her adopted mother is Linda Davis of Decatur. Her adopted mother is Linda Davis of Decatur. Her birthmother is Kathy Smestad of Clinton Forge, Virginia and her family. Her adopted father is Ken Hopkins of Diamondhead, Mississippi and stepfather Dennis Davis of Decatur, Il. Her maternal grandmother is Mary Lou Paschall of Paducah Kentucky and paternal grandmother is Mrs. Edison Hopkins of Coldwater, Kentucky. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded by brother Brian Hopkins and both grandfathers.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. James Bock of Blue Mound, Dr. Adaani Frost of Houston, Tx. and Dr. Murali Chakinala of St. Louis.

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