Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Jun 18, 1954 – Jun 26, 2023
Deborah Dewey Crumley, age 69 of Murfreesboro, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday June 26, 2023. Debbie was the beloved wife of James H. “Jim” Crumley, with whom she shared nearly 48 wonderful years of marriage.
Debbie was born on June 18, 1954, in Oak Ridge Tennessee and was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Jackson Dewey and Eleanor Sue Childress Dewey.
In addition to her husband, Debbie is survived by her children: Will Crumley and wife Megan, Jackie Sourek and husband Pete, Alex Crumley and wife Amber; grandchildren, Leyton Crumley, Emory Crumley, Graham Sourek, Rory Sourek, Ella Crumley; brother, Frederick Jackson Dewey Jr; sister-in-law, Jewell Crumley DeBusk and husband David; and cousin Carole Sturdivant and husband Lou.
Debbie was a devoted wife and mother, as well as a loving grandmother. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served on the Fellowship and Care Team. She also led and coordinated the Flower Ministry for shut-in members of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Legacy Fund at First Presbyterian Church.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 5, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Spring St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. A reception in the Common Room of the church will follow the service.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel will oversee cremation arrangements. www.woodfinchapel.com
Read MoreI lived on Cahill Lane with Debbie growing up in the 50's and have discovered some photos of that era. Her parents were close friends with my parents. I am sorry to learn of her passing and my sympathies to her family.
David Tillery
November 09, 2024 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
How sorry I am to learn of Debbie’s passing! Fond memories of youthful days and such laughter during our time at ETSU. May good memories sustain you Jim and family. Very sorry we have lost a trailblazer in this life.
Kaye Shipley
August 30, 2023 | McDonough, GA | Classmate
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Robin Mayo we worked at DHS
July 22, 2023
I have endless childhood memories of growing up with Debbie. We lived across the street from each other in Oak Ridge. I am deeply saddened by her passing. Please know that I am praying for her entire family to have comfort and strength.
Brenda Griffith
July 07, 2023 | Friend
Jim so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. May God be with you and your family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Bernie and Helen Gray
July 06, 2023 | Johnson City, TN | Friend
Jim and family, We´re saddened to learn of your loss. Debbie always provided joy and happiness to every occasion. We were blessed to know her. The world is a better place as a result of her being here. May God bless you with peace, comfort, and healing during this difficult time. Pete and Stacy Peterson
Pete and Stacy Peterson
July 03, 2023 | Friend
Jim, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Erin Tucker
July 03, 2023 | Lascassas, TN | Coworker
Jim, I was sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. Deborah was always so kind and a very pleasant person.
Roger Overholt
July 03, 2023 | Morristown, TN | Friend
Jim and family, So very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Please know each of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you. Sincerely, Chris McCartt
Chris McCartt
July 02, 2023 | Kingsport, TN | Friend