Deborah Sue Morrison gained her angel wings and joined her heavenly father on January 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family at the age of 65 years 11 months 19 days.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Wadley’s Funeral Chapel, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.
Deborah was born January 15, 1958, in Norman, Oklahom,a to William Lee and Barbara Jean (Duffy) Morrison.
Debbie, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, grew up and lived in Norman, Oklahoma, until the age of nine. She then went to live at the Pauls Valley State School, where she received care and instruction throughout her youth and teen years. Debbie then moved into a transitional housing situation in her late teens/early 20s. She finally returned home to live with her mother in the 80s, where she resided the remainder of her years.
During her years in Pauls Valley and Ada, Debbie was employed with various work centers where she gained labor skills and a sense of purpose and productivity. She made many friends along the way as she never met a stranger. Debbie loved the simple things in life: eating every hour, listening to music, singing, coloring, collecting things, being outdoors, and animals. She was known to have tamed an angry neighborhood dog or two, as well as the hateful cat, “Little Bit” that guarded their house for a good 20 years or so.
Debbie loved all things shiny and would collect them, with or without your permission. It was not uncommon to have her empty that giant purse of hers and find everything but the kitchen sink in there. She really enjoyed gambling, especially playing the slots at the casino and bingo with her mom and sisters.
Debbie loved colorful things as well, and it was the highlight of her birthday yearly to get some new colorful Skechers shoes. She was the family peacekeeper and would become very upset anytime there was any disagreement between the sisters. Debbie was forever wanting to be the boss of someone, and she finally got that chance in her later years as she had the opportunity to take care of her precious Mama.
Debbie doted on her mother and catered to her when she came home from the hospital on hospice care. She did not miss the chance to tell her to “drink your protein shake,” and “eat all your food.” Debbie was the very best caretaker and nurturer. She was a pure and innocent person with nothing but the best of intentions and the biggest heart, and her presence will be dearly missed.
Debbie was preceded in death by her father, William Lee Morrison; her stepfather, Gerald Craig; her brother, Billy Morrison; her sister, Denise Williams; and her brother-in-law, Dennis Williams.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara Craig; her sister, Donna Walsh and husband, Chris; her sister, Mary McGee and husband, Ronnie; her sister, Pam Morrison and partner, Mike Williams; and countless nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
