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Sweet dreams in the arms of Jesus.
Tim Wagner
July 06, 2025


French Camp, Mississippi
Jun 20, 1957 – Oct 25, 2022 (Age 65)
Deborah Dee Doster Barlow, 65, is resting in the arms of Jesus as of Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Debbie was born June 20, 1957, in Athens, GA, to Layton Brown and Glennie Pittman Doster. Debbie dedicated her entire adult life in service to French Camp Academy, a Christian boarding school. She first served as a houseparent for many years before transitioning to the role of Assistant to the Director of Student Life. She and her husband of 47 years, Glen Barlow, were active members in the community, and she worked tirelessly to support her husband in his role as Mayor of the town of French Camp. Debbie was an active member of the French Camp Presbyterian Church and Itta-Bena/Morgan City Presbyterian Church. Debbie's talents for preparing meals and serving others with blessings through food will be treasured by many. She was well-loved and loved well. Visitation will be on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the French Camp Presbyterian Living Stones Building in French Camp, MS, and Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. at French Camp Presbyterian Church. Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., at French Camp Presbyterian Church in French Camp, MS, with Rev. Alex Coblentz and Rev. Randy Bridges will officiate. The burial will follow at French Camp Cemetery in French Camp, MS. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kade Barlow, Holt Barlow, Dakota Barlow, Knox Barlow, Grayson Geiser, and son, Jason Geiser. Debbie is survived by her husband, Glen Barlow of French Camp, MS; her children, Glen Allen & Sarah Barlow of Olive Branch, MS, and Jeremy Scott & Tonya Barlow of French Camp, MS and Jason & Jennifer Lynn (Barlow) Geiser of French Camp, MS; her grandchildren, Kade, Hayley, Holt, Dakota, Macy, Knox, Elly, Grayson, and Livvy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Pete Doster, her granddaughter, Gracey Lynn, and another mother, Big Mama Barlow. Debbie, also, leaves behind a host of honorary children and grandchildren from her years of service at French Camp Academy. The family is asking, in lieu of flowers, for any donations to be sent to French Camp Presbyterian Church in memory of Debbie Barlow. All donations in her honor will be used to purchase new appliances for the kitchen at the Camp of the Rising Son, to continue her love of blessing others with food.
Sweet dreams in the arms of Jesus.
Tim Wagner
July 06, 2025

Mrs. Barlow was like family to us she helped Aiesha attended French camp @ the age of 10 . She was a sweetheart
Aiesha Robinson
June 12, 2023 | Friend
MR and MR BARLOW WAS MENTORS FOR ME AS A STUDENT AT F.C.A. IT WAS AN HONOR TO CROSS PATHS WITH THEM. I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF , MRS. BARLOW EXPIRATION. THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING HER TO STOP BY ON HER WAY HOME. SHE WAS THE EPITOME OF A FIRST CLASS WOMAN OF GOD. MR .BARLOW MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND YOU.
EMILY GREER
November 24, 2022 | Jackson, MS | Friend
From the moment I met Debbie, I knew she was special and she made everyone around her feel loved. I haven't seen Debbie in years, but I often thought about her and smiled at the many memories shared when I visited French Camp when I worked at The Commonweal Foundation. Thank you Debbie for being so sweet and loving. You are dearly missed and you will continue to hold a special place in my heart. Prayers, love and hugs to the Family.
Paula Webber
October 31, 2022 | MD | Friend
I know you hearts are broken, she was always such an amazing woman. Her Love is her legacy, and what an amazing legacy it is.
Jennifer Broomfield
October 29, 2022 | Chattanooga, TN | Family Friend
Thankful for God's blessings through Debbie and Glen's friendship as we spent our Orientation Course in Singapore together before serving together with their family at Faith Academy in the Philippines. Special memories include ice creams at Baskin-Robbins, dorm sitting and yummy meals together including Debbie's Southern fried chicken. Sweet Debbie, eternally healed and home now but sadly missed. Blessings of comfort and peace to Glen and all the family.
Martine Lewis
October 28, 2022 | Levin NZ | Friend
Debbie was a dear, sweet friend. She loved people and was so good at her job. She wore many hats: houseparenting, dean for the girls, catering many events, loving her family and being a grandmother. She will be missed by so many. She was a dear friend and loved the Lord.
Jeannette Nasekos
October 27, 2022 | Clinton, MS | Family Friend
My heart is breaking for my brother. Debbie was a very caring, helpful, Christian lady who gave of herself in love to all. She was a great sister-in-law and will be missed. Love to all my family
Rita Barlow
October 26, 2022 | HAZLEHURST, MS | Family
Debbie was such a precious soul. I never saw her when she wasn't smiling, even as she dealt with cancer. She was a true reflection of God's love. I continue to lift up Glen and her children and grandchildren in my prayers.
Shari Veazey
October 26, 2022 | Friend