Debra Ann Eubanks
Debra Ann Eubanks passed away on May 9, 2019 in Houston, TX at the age of 66. She was born on October 14, 1952 in Augusta, Georgia to Charles Ray Franklin, Sr. and Ann Herren Franklin. Debra loved spending time with and doting on her four beautiful grand babies. She also enjoyed spending time in the Piney Woods of East Texas at the property her and her husband shared. Ever since the 6th grade Debra knew she wanted to be a school teacher. She taught elementary school for almost thirty years and touched so many young people’s lives. Debra was a faithful member of the League City Church of Christ where she taught Bible class and was involved in countless other areas of service to members of the church and the community. Her lifelong mission was to lead others to Christ. Throughout her battle with pancreatic cancer, her main focus was bringing glory to God no matter the outcome.
Debra is preceded in death by her father, Charles Ray Franklin, Sr., her mother in law, Eunice Eubanks, and her nephew, Lucien Max Larche. Debra is survived by her loving husband, Ken Eubanks of Friendswood, TX, her daughters Natalie Ann Schutz and husband Jeff of League City, TX, Allison Dawn Lankford and husband Josh of Farmers Branch, TX, her mother Ann Franklin of Bastrop, LA, brother Charles Ray Franklin, Jr. of Thomasville, AL, sister Cheryl Tanksley and husband Terry of Bastrop, LA, her four precious grandchildren Conley Schutz, Abigail Lankford, Emberlee Schutz and Jude Lankford, her father in law, Melvin Eubanks of Bastrop, LA, sisters in law Marilyn Cox and husband David of Bastrop, LA and Wanda McCoy and husband Mike of Sterlington, LA and many sweet nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 from 12 pm-2 pm at the League City Church of Christ with the funeral service following at 2 pm at the League City Church of Christ at 1801 E. Main St., League City, TX 77573.
The family would like to express our thanks to Debra’s friends and church family for the many prayers and many acts of kindness shown during her cancer battle and for the wonderful care given by the staff at MD Anderson Cancer Center. If desired, in lieu of flowers, friends may make memorial contributions in Debra’s honor to Fosters Home for Children or go to M D Anderson Research.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15
“Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Revelation 14:13
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Debra. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. What a testament to loving the Lord
What a precious godly woman she was. I enjoyed our friendship for over 50 years. Our strongest bond developed during our high school years when we were both members of the band. We had such a good time. I know the love she had for her family. Her girls were her life and then came her precious grandchildren. Ken was more than just her devoted husband but such a wonderful caregiver. Many times she would tell me how she could not have made it without all his support and love. He was so much more than her nurse mate but almost like her Guardian Angel. She will be missed by so many because of her loving spirit for life. She remained so upbeat and confident during her illness and always trusted that our Lord would take care of her which he did. I’ll miss you my friend … keep me a spot reserved so we can catch up when I join you in eternity.
Ken, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Debra! Your family has been and will be in our prayers.
Debra was a most beautiful example of a Godly woman. As a wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, teacher, servant, friend, sister in Christ, Debra’s light will continue to shine in everyone’s life she touched. She will be so dearly missed, however, her beautiful example of Proverbs 31, encourages us all to joyfully, continue to walk with God.
Kenny and family, mom and i are so sorry for your loss. We pray you find peace and comfort in the days to come. We love you very much.
Janice R Harper
Lexie Harper
So sorry for your loss. She was a special person to all that knew her and her family
No one could ask for a better friend, more dedicated servant or dependable co-worker. Thank you Lord for putting Debra in our lives.
A beloved teacher in the lives of all four of my children– thank you to the family that shared her with us all, she spoke with such love of each of you. Blessings
Ken and family, very sorry for your loss, hope you will take comfort that she is with our Heavenly Father feeling no pain and enjoying the paradise we all look forward to being a part of. God bless you.
I’m very sorry for your lost!
She was always my favorite person.
She was always a straight shooter and always ready to help others.
Ken and family, Debra was such a wonderful Christian lady and friend to know over the last many years. Her courage in her recent health battles has been an inspiration to all. What a strong example of faith in God was demonstrated! She will be greatly missed.
Ken and family, Debra was a great Christian lady and friend the last 20 plus years. Her courage in her recent health battles was an inspiration to all of us. What an unshakable faith in God and example to the church was demonstrated! She will be greatly missed.
Eubanks and Franklin Families,
We are saddened to hear about Debra, but it is encouraging to know she was a faithful member, servant and worker in the Lord’s Church and a positive influence in the community. Prayers for her family and friends that will miss her so much in the days ahead. In Christian Love.
The family is in my prayers. Look to God for comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eubanks family…Ken, the girls and all the grandbabies! She was a teacher, counselor, school mom, friend, leader and much more to our school community over the years…we are blessed to have known her! May healing and comfort be with you all in the coming days.
Sending Prayers for Healing and Peace while your family endures this trialing time.
May God bless you with peace during this time of loss and for the years of memories of Debra to come.
Ken,
I pray the peace and the comfort of Holy Spirit be with you and your family during this time of loss. Thankful for heaven being our home in Christ Jesus.
Ken,
My sincere condolences to you in the loss of your beloved wife and I know you are comforted in your sadness in knowing that she is in a better place.
James Holt
Ken, Natalie and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Debra was such a beautiful example of a Godly woman and an inspiration to all of us. We are saddened by the loss, but rejoice she has earned her reward. I am blessed to have known her. We love you all.
Melanie and Mike Humphries
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Eubanks was my third grade teacher innAlgerua Africa.
Sorry to hear about Debra, Ann was telling Sarah about Debra bringing Sweet Potato casserole when she was born. They are making it today as they do every Thanksgiving, with her recipe. We still smile when we think how excited Allison was to see the new baby.
I am so sorry for your loss, and for how late I am reaching out. I was one of her students in her last teaching year and had kept in touch with her for a long time. Sending love
Kenny, we are so very sorry to learn of Debra’s passing. I was actually trying to locate you with some news of interest to you. When I searched your name Debra’s obituary turned up. Please contact me at my email below.