Deborah Dian McCullough was born June 18, 1956 to Tommie Baker and Jessie Lee Lewis Baker in Tyler, Texas. Deborah attended Griffin Elementary School, Dogan Middle School and was a graduate of John Tyler High School. She also attended Tyler Junior College.

She attended Shady Grove Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board.

She began working at an early age. She started working Rosefield, Mason Tyler, Buttershoecoff, Levi Strauss, ETMC and Blacksheep. She worked for 24 years for the Trane Company (now Ingersoll Rand) until her demise.

She was a dedicated daughter, sister, aunt, MOTHER, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, sister, son Antwon DeShon Newsome and great grandson Juelz Armoni Brown.

She leaves as survivors; Daughters, Shequita Michelle McCullough, and LaKesha Denise Newsome both of Tyler. Grandchildren: De'Marquis Lollar, Shal'Lishia Fields, Shac'quille Lollar, Kadarius Newsome, Da'Nya Howard, Sedaedrien McGee. Greatgrands: JayDaveon Weaver, Xa'Miya Stoker McCullough, Mckenize Lollar, Pren'Cess Green. Bonus daughters; Candyce Anderson and Paula Squalls, Bonus sons: Clifton Newsome, Jr., Darvin Newsome and Sedric McGee.

Sisters: Carolyn Austin (Frank), Marilyn McCullough, Belinda McCullough, Cassandra Flowers (Michael) and Camelitha Baker. Brothers: Timothy McCauley, Ricky McCullough (Velma), Tyrone McCullough, Dwight Baker and Tommie Baker.

Special niece, Tamika M. McCullough and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and lifelong friends.