Hart, Deborah Denise Lake Butler -
Deborah Denise Hart, 62, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 at Haven Hospice, Lake City, FL, following an extended illness. She was born, and lived most of her life, in Lake Butler.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Walter Brown, Jr., parents Homer F. Hart, Shirley Rosier Stalvey, and LeRoy Stalvey, sisters Teresa Collins and Amy Hart, nephew Justin Eaves and nieces Staci Eaves Arvin and Faith Gray.
Deborah was especially proud of her service to her country, in both the Florida Army National Guard and Florida Air National Guard with over 24 years of service to include participation in Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom including time spent in Qatar. She retired from the Florida Air National Guard as a SSgt and was a disabled veteran. She was awarded several medals and ribbons for her outstanding service. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Butler. Deborah enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. When she was not able to visit in person, she would spend hours catching up over the phone.
She is survived by her daughter, Jordan (Kerry) Touchstone; Granddaughter, Avery Touchstone; Grandson, Kash Touchstone; and step-Grandson/Great-Nephew Kanten Touchstone, all of Lake Butler; step-daughters, Sonnett Brown (Christopher Dal Porto) of Seattle, Washington and Dakota (William) York of Shelton, Washington; step-daughter, Jacqueline (Doug) Marshall of Tampa; step-son Kenneth (Megan) of Tampa; brother, Franklin Hart of Canton, Georgia; sisters, Merrell (Evon) Colchiski of Ocala and Shawn (Keith) Gray of Live Oak, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A memorial service commemorating Deborah’s life, and celebrating her 63rd birthday will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church located at 325 SW 6th St., Lake Butler, FL 32054 with Pastor Keith Gray and Pastor Danny Fouraker officiating. Burial will follow in Dekle Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deborah’s honor to Trinity Baptist Church or Disabled American Veterans. Archer-Milton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 386-496-2008
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55 N Lake Ave, Lake Butler, FL 32054
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