Deborah Marlene Tice McArthur

Deborah Marlene Tice McArthur, cherished mother, nana, sister, and friend, having finished her course with faith, departed this life on August 20, 2025. Deborah lived a life defined by devotion to her family, faith, and the countless lives she touched with her kindness. She was the proud and loving mother of five children – Jennifer, Michael, Jason, Anna, and Deborah. She poured her heart into raising them and teaching them by example. Family meant everything to her, and her children know that one of their greatest blessings in life was being able to call her momma. She leaves behind an unwavering legacy of strength, love, and humility. Deborah was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Douglas McArthur and parents, Jack and Daisy Tice. Those left to carry on her legacy are her daughter, Jennifer McArthur of Hornbeck, LA, son, Michael McArthur and wife Cristi of Huxley, TX, son, Jason McArthur and wife Rebecca of Bossier City, LA, daughter, Anna McArthur of Florien, LA, and daughter, Deborah "Dee" McArthur of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Micah, Emily, Cameron, Aaron, Madison, Malachi, Chloe, Wesley, Leah, Kennedy, Matthias, and Jaxsyn; brother, Terry Tice from Leland, MS; and a host of numerous extended family members and friends. Funeral services for Deborah will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Union Baptist Church in Florien with Reverend Michael McArthur officiating. The burial will follow in Prewitts Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Jeane's Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers will be Micah McArthur, Aaron LaFargue, Malachi McArthur, Wesley McArthur, Matthias McArthur, Bill McArthur, Robert McArthur, William McArthur, Shane Tice, and Jaxsyn Behan. The honorary pallbearers will be Buzz Jenkins, Josh Jenkins, Trent Behan, Gary DuBose, and Cameron LaFargue. A visitation will be held at Union Baptist Church on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and again on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.