Deborah Kay McAnally

Deborah Kay McAnally

Deborah McAnally Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Faith Funeral Service, LLC on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Deborah Kay McAnally, 70, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on October 31, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Marion Wise and Opal Ruth (Bradshaw) Wise. Deborah was a Christian and was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed sewing, listening to music, and gardening. Survivors include; husband: J.E. McAnally of the home; one son: Joshua J.E. McAnally of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one daughter: Deborah Ruth McAnally of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and a host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by; her parents: Marion Wise and Opal (Bradshaw) Wise; grandparents: Lee and Lovella Wise and Joe and Lula Bradshaw; four brothers: William Foster, David Wise, Ronnie Wise, Teddy Wise; one sister: Opal Wise. The family has requested private arrangements under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.

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