Deborah L. Hargis

Deborah L. Hargis obituary, Lafayette, IN

Deborah L. Hargis

Deborah Hargis Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 23, 2026.
Deborah L. Hargis passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Lafayette, Indiana at the age of 65.

Deb was known for her gentle spirit, her kindness, her keen sense of humor, and her faith in God. She loved Jesus Christ and had a talent for truly seeing and caring for those around her. As an RN, Deb enjoyed her time as a home care nurse and cared deeply for her patients. She had a talent for crafts and was well known for the beauty of her handmade quilts and knitted blankets. She was a wife, a mother, a friend, a pianist, a reader, a confidant, and so much more.

Deb was born in Seattle, Washington on June 14, 1960, to Patricia and Hugo Sayre. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sons, Michael and Timothy Hargis.

She is survived by her best friend and husband of forty-six years, Donny Hargis; two daughters, Cathy Bock and Mindy Mobley; two grandchildren, Ezra Bock and Caleb Mobley; two sisters, Becky Tlucek and Virginia Westmoreland; and two brothers, Steve and Dan Sayre. She will be so greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Deborah's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Deborah Hargis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Deborah Hargis's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?