Deborah Hennigan Leleux, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2020, in Nacogdoches, Texas.
A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service beginning at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on February 2, 1956, she was the daughter of Kalcie Donald Hennigan and Shirley Jean Hennigan. Deborah was a faithful member of New Anointing Full Gospel for many years. She also volunteered with the Lions Club in Bridge City. Deborah enjoyed cooking and reading, and she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend who was known for never meeting a stranger. Deborah’s bright smile, liveliness, and contagious laughter will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kalcie and Shirley Hennigan; and her grandson, Lucas Hennigan.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Leleux and wife Stephanie of Orange, Misty Flannery and husband Donald of Orange, Thomas Leleux and wife Jennifer of Bridge City, and Marissa Hennigan of Orange; her grandchildren, Amber Leleux, Thomas Leleux, Harper Leleux, Raelynn Flannery, and Gracelynn Flannery; her great-granddaughter, Eva Carpenter; her brothers, Ira Hennigan, Edgar Hennigan, and Robert Hennigan; her three wonderful aunts, Dee Dee, Avis, and Doris Jane; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Augustine, Texas and to all of the wonderful nurses that cared for Deborah.
Condolences
Denise Bridgers
September 12, 2020
How blessed I was that at Age 5 I met my 1st real friend that wasn’t family and it was you. Life separated us but love kept us close. Miss you my dear friend.
Donna Willms
September 12, 2020
I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN, DEBBIE WAS LIKE A SISTER TO ME. WE RAISSED OUR KIDS TOGETHER, BABY SIT EACH OTHERS KIDS. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL MOTHER , WHO WAS ALSO A TRUE FRIEND. I REMEMBER ONCE WHEN MISTY WAS JUST TALKING PRETTY GOOD, WE WENT TO THE STORE TO GET DEBBIE SOME GROCERIES AND I REACHED FOR THE BUTTER FOR HER AND ASK DO YOU NEED BUTTER, MISTY SAID NO PARKEY . WE LAUGHED AND KEPT DOING THAT JUST TO HEAR MISTY SAY THAT. THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS . YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN MY FRIEND, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Melba Hart
September 11, 2020
Debbie had such a fun, outgoing personality. She was the first one I wanted to see when we got to the Teal reunion every year. I'll never forget her laugh! We went to Branson 3 years ago and laughed till we cried when she sat down in the middle of the road for a picture and she couldn't get up. My,mom and I each had an arm trying to help her up but we were all laughing too hard. Such great memories!
Our world lost a beautiful light with her passing. Debbie is free from the earthly body that failed her and is now whole and well in heaven. Shine on beautiful cousin!
With love and prayers of blessed peace,
Melba Hart (Organ) and Gladys & Tommy Organ