Debbie Anton

Debbie Anton obituary, Springfield, MO

Debbie Anton

Debbie Anton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home East on Feb. 29, 2024.

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Debbie Anton, age 62, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on February 26, 2024. She was born to William and Ann Murray on December 9, 1961, in Lawton, Oklahoma, and graduated from Northeast Oklahoma State University in 1983. She married her true love, James Edward Anton, on September 27, 1992, in Springfield and loved her job as a stay-at-home Mom and Gigi! She was honored to be The Best Grandma (Gigi) to Olivia Lane and Poppy James.
She was very involved in the James River Church prayer team, Sister's in Christ, LIFT Women's Ministry, and Sisterhood Outreach.
She was preceded in death by William Kent Murray, Amanda Murry, Jessica Murray, and Kelly Murray. She is survived by her husband, James Edward Anton; mother, Ann; children, Briana Huff (husband Colter) and Chris Anton; 2 grandchildren, Olivia Lane Huff and Poppy James Huff; brothers, Tom Murray (wife Tammy) and Steve Murray (wife Christine); nieces and nephews, Justin Murray, Emily Murray, Stephanie Murray, Megan Murray, and Carrie Barton; and 2nd mother to Jim and Debbie, Delores Barton.
There will be a visitation honoring Debbie's life at Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Thursday, February 29, 5:00-7:00 PM. She will be laid to rest at Missouri Veterans Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to sistersinchristoutreach.org.

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Tina Gimlen

March 25, 2024

I met Debbie at the YMCA. She would teach classes. I remember her always being positive. She will be missed.
Tina Gimlen

Connie Wilson

February 29, 2024

I first met Debbie when she was an aerobics instructor at Espree Fitness Center. She was an excellent teacher but moved so fast it was hard to keep up! ;) Many years later, I was reacquainted with her at a Bible study we both attended. When she learned of our DIL's similar journey as hers, she called me at home and talked extensively and encouraged me and prayed for us. I really appreciated her sincerity and concern. Her memory and legacy live on as we all hope to be as helpful to others as she was. Praying for God's love and grace to richly flood your lives.

Connie Wilson

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3540 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65809

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