Deborah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She had a deep love for reading books and collecting ink pens, and she was known for her infectious sense of humor that kept her family and friends entertained. Her greatest joy came from spending quality time with her family, and her presence will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Howard John Didway, of Panama, OK; daughter Natasha Hale and her husband Beejay of Poteau, OK; son Michael Didway and his wife Alyssa of Panama, OK; grandchildren Adin McBride, Maci McBride, and Khylor Hale; and her brother Harold Magee II and his wife Laurinda of Plano, TX. Deborah also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends who cherished her.
A funeral service to honor Deborah’s life will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Cross Community Church in Poteau, Oklahoma. Jason Waymire will officiate the service.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be John Sullivan, BJ Barnes, Chris Fenton, Kevin Rogers, John Powell, and John Ford.
In lieu of flowers, donations can made to Evans and Miller Funeral home in Deborah’s memory.