Deborah Jean "Carroll" Killham

Deborah Jean "Carroll" Killham obituary, Cookeville, TN

Deborah Jean "Carroll" Killham

Deborah Killham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crest Lawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Cookeville on Feb. 2, 2026.
Deborah Jean (Carroll) Killham, 56, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Signature Health Care of Putnam County in Algood, Tennessee.

Deborah was born on Tuesday, January 6, 1970, in Barre, Vermont, and she was the daughter of John Howard Carroll and the late Goldy Mae (Boardman) Carroll.

Deborah was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She loved Jehovah God and his son, Jesus. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Cookeville. She was loved by all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.

Deborah is survived by her two sons, Shawn and Josiah Killham; Father, John Carroll; Sister, Sharon Trinko; Two adopted mothers, Sarah Ledbetter and Bobbie Itoney.

In addition to her mother, Deborah was preceded in death by her brother, David Carroll.

Deborah chose cremation, the family followed her wishes, and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message, please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com

Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.

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

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