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Deborah James Obituary

DEBORAH "DEBBIE JAMES loving wife, sister & daughter went to be with the Lord April 3, 2004 on her 50th birthday after a courageous battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Pat Lyle. She is survived by her loving husband Dwight "Ike" James of Houston, Texas; her sons Lyle James & Griffin James of Houston, Texas; her father Leonard L. Lyle of Carrollton; her sister Tina Mitchell and husband Jim & their son Curson of Richardson, Texas; her sister Jennifer Bolf and husband Travis & their children Morgan & Garrett of Lewisville, Texas. Debbie will be deeply missed by all of those that were touched by her life and enjoyment of cooking & entertaining her family and friends. Debbes family will be taken home to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a celebration of her life. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd. from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday and in the chapel from 9am until the service at 11am Wednesday. Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Harry Price and his stuff for their care & attention. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society Institute for Research of Inflammatory Cancer.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2004.

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Susie Hebert

April 8, 2004

Ike, Lyle, and Griffin: Laurie and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We're so glad to have had the honor of knowing Debbe. She was one awesome lady! If anyone could have beaten this terrible disease, it was her. Guess the Lord just needed her there with Him to watch over us all! We will keep her memory in our hearts forever.

Dyra Hughes

April 7, 2004

DEBBE - EVEN WHEN I HAD TO AUDIT YOU, YOU MADE ME SMILE!!



AND I KNOW THAT WHEN YOU MET THE HEAD AUDITOR, HE SAID TO YOU, "WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT! YOU HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL WITH A FEW THINGS. I WILL PUT YOU IN CHARGE OF MANY THINGS. COME AND SHARE YOUR MASTER'S HAPPINESS."



LOVE YOU,

Karen Hart

April 6, 2004

Gerald and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Debbe. She was truly a wonderful lady. She always made me a little happier each time I spoke with her because she was so up-beat. I was a little jealous of her because she loved to cook and I had to cook. David would come in, after eating at Lyle's, and tell me what Ms. Debbe had cooked! She gave me some great ideas, though I am sure they didn't taste as good. Thank you, Debbe, for taking such good care of your boys and, on occasion, my son. I am so happy I got to know you, even just a little.



Karen and Gerald Hart

Ron Carpenter

April 6, 2004

Our hearts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Ron and JoAnn

Dean Anthony

April 6, 2004

Thanks for being a part of my life!

Debby Callenius

April 5, 2004

We wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

May God bless and keep you in His care during your time of need.



Debby and Sean

Holly Hughes

April 5, 2004

I know Debbe was surrounded by family and friends the day she passed. I know she wouldn't have wanted it any other way. It was my very real pleasure to have her as one of my patients. She showed a strength I have not seen in a long time. Dwight and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Holly

Bradley Poche'

April 5, 2004

To Ike and family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.



Sincerely,

Bradley Poche'

Alison Mclellan

April 5, 2004

I will always remember Debbe as a strong, feisty, beach lovin, Southern woman. Debbe loved her family and I know we have another angel looking down upon us. To her boys I know she loved the both of you tremendously and that she was very proud. To her middle sister please know she talked about you constantly and viewed you not as her sister but her best friend. The next time you go shopping for those country antiques I know you will be thinking of Debbe. My favorite Debbe antique shopping story is the chicken wire amoire! I will never forget Debbe.

Janet Baker

April 5, 2004

Ike,

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God Bless you and yours and keep you in his loving arms for comfort and support. Let us know if we can be of any help.

Janet Baker

Harmony

VIRGINIA HICKS

April 5, 2004

WHAT A TROOPER YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALL OF THIS. THOUGH I ONLY WALKED A FEW MILES OF LIFE WITH YOU, YOU REALLY TOUCHED ME PERSONALLY AND I SHALL ALWAYS TREASURE YOUR FRIENDSHIP.

Melanie Davenport

April 5, 2004

Debbe, I hope you are dancing and drinking a margarita right now. You will be missed greatly and I am sad that Trinity won't remember your spunk! I treasure the times we spent together and everything I learned from you. Love, Melanie

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