Deborah Collier

Calvin, Chris & Caleigh,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I was so blessed to have the opportunity to meet Deborah. Although I didn't have a chance to get to know her as well as I would like to I have been touched by her life. I feel that God gave us that opportunity to meet. There aren't words to take away your pain and loss. Please know that we think of you often and will continue to keep you in our prayers.

You will be as greatly missed as you were loved...go with God. Be at peace.

Deb was a very special person and touched the lives of many. She always had a smile on her face and no matter what mood you were in, she could always make you smile. I guess it was that Texas accent that made you smile.

Deb was the one who got me involved with the PTA at school. She drug me in kicking and screaming but I am so glad that she did.

She also stood by you no matter what. She was and forever will be a true friend.

I, along with many...

My thoughts and prayers go to Deb's family. I met Deb through JWA and I will miss her smiling face and all her words of encouragement. Deb was an inspiration.

Deb was such a wonderful person, no matter what was going on she always had a smile on her face and for some reason she was able to make her mood contagous. We all know she is in a great place now. She was a wonderful role model for my daughter who looked up to her a lot, and she still does. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her!

I met Deborah when she moved to Houston with Jan to wait for a transplant. I kept up with her at each of the PHA conferences and she always 'bragged' about her husband, Calvin, and her wonderful children. She was such a joy to be around and always lived life to the fullest. I think she would want you to do the same. Remember the good times and may God ease the pain you are feeling now.
She will be dearly missed.
May God Bless you and your family.

To the family and friends of Deborah,
I never met Deborah myself. But I know a dear friend of hers Alex. Alex considers Deborah her closest friend, her twin. I know Alex to be an outstanding person and therefore your Deborah must be also. I have had PH since 1996 although it was not officially diagnosed until 2000. I am pleased she was able to live her life fully in service of God, to her family and her community. She sounds as if she was God's angel here on earth. I believe in...

Calvin, we love you. Chris and Caleigh, we love you so. It seems strange to check the email and not have a note from roxysmissed. When Deborah was in Houston the first time, I called her my Houston baby, and when she went to Illinois I had to change states. We cried when she left Abilene, but she never left a void. I really do not believe there will be a void here now because of the aroma she has left behind; because of the bright light that she still shines, and because of the glow we feel...

Dear Calvin, Chris, Caleigh and Family;

Take my love for your Mom, wrap it around yourselves and enjoy a HUGE hug from her. Understand that although she has left us here on earth she is in heaven watching you, hugging you, guiding you, and smiling down on you. She will always be there in your heart, as she will be in mine.