Deborah Jean BAUMSTARK

BAUMSTARK, Deborah Jean Was a kind and gentle sole that loved life and embraced it with a passion. Born May 18, 1954 in Ft. Worth, TX, she was raised in Thailand the daughter of Baptist missionaries. Her family returned to the USA when she was 16, and settled in Nashville, TN where she continued to live for the remainder of her life. She was a proud member of First Baptist Church of Joelton and loved doing volunteer work. She was also an accomplished baker, winning several blue ribbons at the state fair for her pastries, as well as the Pilsbury bakeoff with her Orange-Juice Apple Pie. Debbie's boundless energy and infectious smile was a part of everything she did. She loved people and they loved her, making friends with everyone she met. She was devoted to her family and friends, ready to assist whenever there was a need. Her kindness, compassion, and genuine caring touched the lives of countless people. She will be deeply missed. Deborah is survived by her husband, Mike Baumstark, Sr.; son, Dustin Thoman; mother, Elizabeth Williams, and sisters, Beverly Bruce, Cindy Rich, Becky Williams, and a loving extended family. She was predeceased by her father, Benton Williams. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Monday August 2nd at First Baptist Church of Joelton with Bro. David Royalty. Interment Harpeth Hills Cemetery. Visitation 12 Noon until 8 p.m. Sunday August 1st at Anderson & Garrett Funeral Home and Monday 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church. ANDERSON & GARRETT, JOELTON, (615) 876-2968.