Deborah Ellen Cummins

Deborah Ellen Cummins obituary

Deborah Ellen Cummins

Deborah Cummins Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 17, 2025.
Deborah Ellen Cummins, the daughter of the late James William Eakens and Josilea Mollineaux Eakens, was born February 18, 1954, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She was united in marriage to Steven Cummins. He survives.

Mrs. Cummins died Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Malden, MO, at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 27 days.

Survivors include her husband, Steven Cummins and Marston, MO; 3 sons, Matthew Cummins of Matthews, MO, Tony Cummins of Nashville, TN, Joe Cummins (Misty) of Marston; 1 sister, Sara Hays of Risco, MO; 1 brother, Jeff Davis of Ellsinore, MO; 6 grandchildren, Sydney Cummins, Josie Cummins, Cody Cummins, Dakota Bodi, Hudson Cummins, Paxton Cummins; 2 great granddaughters, Kaydence, Oaklynn; step mother, Audrea Eakens of Malden, MO and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death 1 son, Johnthan Cummins; 1 daughter, Katherine Cummins; 1 brother, Rodger Stanley Eakens; 3 sisters, Sherri Ragan, Jamie Aaron and Laura Eakens.

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