Deborah Oleta 'Deby' Busby

May 6, 1959 - November 7, 2018

Deborah Oleta Busby, age 59, of Wynne, formerly of Forrest City, passed away November 7, 2018. She was known better as Deby, DebDeb, Auntie Bee and, of course, Momma. Deby was born May 5, 1959, in Jackson, Tennessee, and was the daughter of Rev. James and Oleta Busby. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Alan Smith of Wynne, a son and daughter-in-law Brandon and Malissa Busby and a grandson Justin Jackson. She is also survived by two brothers, Dr. David and Joan Busby of Alma and Mark and Karen Busby of Lakeland, Tennessee, and a sister, Janie and Phil Weatherwax of Oakland, Tennessee. Additionally, Deby is survived by a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, a nephew Brian Busby, two nieces and two great-nephews. She was a registered nurse with the Arkansas Department of Health for more that 30 years. Deby loved nursing because she loved taking care of people. She was a member of the Cherokee Nation and was an avid New York Yankees fan and rarely missed watching a game. The beaches of Florida were like a second home to her, with her last trip just a few weeks before she passed. She could watch the waves for hours. The biggest joy in her life were her children. They were what kept her going. Deby also loved Alan, Malissa, and Justin as her own. She was extremely proud of them all. Many of her favorite memories were at holidays and the vacations with her family. She also loved her dog, Millie. Millie brought Deby great joy, comfort and kept her smiling. Deby was the strongest person we know. She fought pulmonary atrial hypertension hard until the very end. Services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 P.M., Saturday. Visitation will be Saturday, 1:00 P.M., until the time of the service. Her wishes were then to be cremated. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry. In lieu of flowers, her children asked donations to be made to the Intentional Gospel, c/o TNS, P.O. Box 382, Ellendale, Tn. 38029, a charity close to Deby's heart.