Debra C. Kirkpatrick, 63, of Waco, passed away Saturday, March 19.
Funeral Services: 11 AM, Friday, March 25, at Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Shaun Williams officiating and Rev. Monty E. Francis serving as eulogist.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery.
Ms. Kirkpatrick will be available for viewing from noon to 8 PM, Thursday, March 24, at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.
Debra C. was born December 5, 1952, to the late Lois Bell (Cotton) Cooper and John Powell of Pensacola, FL. She attended Begg’s Adult and Vocational School where she graduated in 1970. She worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where she met and married Carl Kirkpatrick on Oct. 4, 1973. In 1975 they moved to Waco. Debra C. was employed at L-3 Communications, from which she retired after 25 years of service. She was a member of Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she served on several auxiliaries. She loved and was devoted to working with other Christian members in the Prison Ministry.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, DeJon Cooper; brother-in-law, Marvin Kirkpatrick; and sister-in-law, Gayle Keaton.
Survivors include daughters, Sonya and Karen Kirkpatrick of Waco, Jennifer Kirkpatrick of Dallas; son, Donald Cooper and wife, Mary of McKinney; sister, Janet Cooper of Waco; brother, Marvin Cooper of Waco; mother-in-law, Bobry Kirkpatrick of Waco; brothers-in-law, Stanley and Kenneth Kirkpatrick, both of Waco, Garland Kirkpatrick and wife Francis of Rowlett; six grandchildren, DeMarian, Bianca, RaShonda, Brianna, Tytiana and Alex; five great-grandchildren, Demond III, Liam, Brielle, Pierre and Easton; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives; special friends, Ms. Iris Miles, Cynthia Hammond, Pat Young, Jeffie Sanders, Veronica McClain; and special daughters Yolanda Thomas and Tonya Brown.
The family would like to express gratitude and offer a special blessing to Rev. E. Shaun Williams who stayed and prayed with Debra C. throughout her entire journey.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church , 1600 League St.; Waco, TX 76704
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To the family of Ms Debra,
My sincere condolences are upon you today…May you find comfort knowing that your mom knew our Father in HEAVEN and you will see her again, soon.
John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Debra was a wonderful and kind lady and a pleasure to be around. God Bless each of you.
Prayers for Ms D’s family. May He give you strength and comfort.
I’ll miss you, sweet friend.
Cheryl
Debra was a really wonderful, dear sweet person. I will always remember her as the Peace Maker, because she was always making sure that everyone in our little group, got along with each other, if there was any discourse, she would try and straighten things out. She checked on you, she would call just to see how you were doing, because she really cared. I will miss those calls, and her saying, “Girl I was just checking on ya””. She has a new home now, because God makes no mistakes, and she will doing the same thing up there, just checking on us. Rest in Peace my friend, you now have no worries, no troubles, no pain. Jeffie
Prayers for Ms. Debra’s family. May the lord give you strength and comfort at this time. Debra was one of the nicest persons I have had the pleasure to know and work with and she will be truly missed. God bless all of you.
Praying for the Kirkpatrick family. Debra was a great friend and a awesome woman of God. I loved her so very much. I will miss her smile and her laugh. I will always remember her for her advice and great wisdom.
Debra was the sweetest and most helpful person to work with. She will be missed by family and friends alike. God Bless.
Rest Easy Granny! ?
I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!?
Prayers for Debra’s family. She was a wonderful individual who loved life and shared God with everyone. We met through the prison ministry where she impacted many women behind the prison walls.
God bless
Tina Contreras
My sweet Debra…words cannot express the love in Christ we shared. My prayers are with you all during this time of mourning but my heart rejoices with the Angels in Heaven that my dear sweet Debra is with our Lord. I will miss her smile and laughter but for a short time, until that day when we will be re-united with our Lord. After each visit or after each phone call we would end our conversation with “I love you”. I love you Debra and today is another day closer to seeing you again. God bless the family and I pray they stay true to the faith, hope and love in our Lord above.
Mrs. Deborah was a wonderful, kind,sweet and God loving woman. I will never forget the first time I met her. She always encouraged me and when my son was very ill, she called and prayed with me. She gave me several scriptures to quote over him and a book to give to him when he got well. It’s psalm 91 for kids and it’s still his favorite book to read before bed. I will truly miss her, but I know she she lighting up Heaven with that smile and that beautiful spirit. My sincere heartfelt condolences go out to you her beautiful family..
Ms Debbie was one of those special people that greeted you as if she had known you all of her life. She lit up the room and would leave you feeling better than when you came. I worked with Debbie more years than I can count and she was an amazing person. Time was not friendly, and there would be long stretches of time between meetings, but every one of those occurrences picked up right where we left off. Anyone who knew Debbie has to be aching at her departure, but my conversations with her allow me to rejoice because I know that we will meet again. Her faith was strong and resolute, and she shared it freely if asked. What a delightful and joyful woman! Debbie, I will miss you so much, but you will live on in my heart and mind and the hearts and minds of all who have known you. Rest peacefully special lady!
I love my friend.
My friend went away
That is all
I have to say
I love my friend
Langston
Hughes
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. For death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal. So thankful for the memories. Will miss Debra’s ‘checking on you’ calls. Rest in peace my diva friend. Blessings to the family.
Ms. Debra was one of the sweetest ladies I worked with at L3. Prayers going out from my family to yours. You all have a special angel looking over you now. God Bless.