Deborah Kay Waldon, 67, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Hemphill Care Center.

Deborah was born December 12, 1952 to Jack F. Cheatham and De Lois Ada Gunnels in Magnolia, Arkansas. Deborah loved working with children and enjoyed working in the nursery at the First Baptist Church of Hemphill for 21 years. She volunteered as an AWANAS Leader for 21 years and volunteered for vacation bible school for 10 years. Deborah was a member of the Hemphill Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years and a member of Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department for 2 years.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Waldon of Hemphill; and sister, Carol R. Pierce and husband, William of Creede, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at The First Baptist Church in Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Troy Richardson officiating.

Burial will follow services in Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Firefighters serving as pallbearers.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed at starrfuneralhome.com.