Deborah Provence

Deborah Provence obituary

Deborah Provence

Deborah Provence Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by East Texas Funeral Home on Sep. 14, 2025.
Deborah Jean Provence, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to her family.
Deborah was a woman of many talents and endless compassion. She found joy in gardening, crafting, and breathing new life into old furniture through refinishing and repurposing. Her creativity and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. Animals held a special place in her heart, especially her cherished beagle-wiener dog, Milo, who was her constant companion.
Family was the cornerstone of Deborah's life. She is survived by her siblings, Tammie Guinn of Arlington, Texas; Connie Gibson of Longview, Texas; and David Benson of Longview, Texas. She leaves behind two sons who were the pride of her life: Jason Lhuillier and his wife Annabel of Stuttgart, Germany; and Dan Lhuillier and his wife Marisa of East Mountain, Texas. Deborah's memory will also live on through her grandchildren, Tristian and Gavin; her great-grandson, Wyatt; and all those who were fortunate enough to call her family or friend.
She will be remembered for her warmth, her creativity, her laughter, and her ability to make the ordinary beautiful. Above all, Deborah will be remembered for the love she gave so freely and the countless moments she spent with her family.
Her family takes comfort knowing she is at peace and that her memory will continue to bloom in the lives of those she loved so dearly.

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