Deborah Ramshur Robinson

Deborah Ann Robinson, 70, of Flowood, Mississippi, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 2, 1955, in Shivers, Mississippi, Debbie was the beloved daughter of Charles Emmitt Ramshur of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Virginia Lee of Shivers, Mississippi.

On June 14, Debbie was tragically struck head-on by a drunk driver. She was hospitalized for 32 days, and on July 16, she succumbed to her injuries.

In her younger years, Debbie loved living in the country and working outside to help with chores around the house. She enjoyed swimming in the Strong River.

Debbie moved to South Jackson in the second grade and attended Wingfield High School, graduating in 1973. She then attended Hinds Junior College in Raymond, Mississippi, where she earned an associate’s degree.

Debbie joined the Mississippi Army National Guard in 1980 and became full-time AGR. She retired as a Sergeant First Class in 2004. After retiring from the military, Debbie worked for the Rankin County School District as an ROTC instructor until her final retirement in 2010.

Debbie never met a stranger. She made many friends during her work and career, and we would like to thank them for supporting her. Those who knew Debbie will remember her infectious laugh, loving spirit, and how she left a lasting mark on everyone she met. She was sincere and authentic and had a beautiful way of making everyone feel seen, loved, and welcomed no matter their walk of life. She will forever be remembered with so much love from everyone that was lucky enough to meet her.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 44 years, David Farrell Robinson. She has two wonderful children, Rebecca Lee Reynolds and her husband Nathaniel Reynolds, who live in Flowood, Mississippi. They have two daughters, Stella Ann and Livie Allen. Her son is David Farrell Robinson II (Robby) and his wife, Jenelle Duplantier of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Debbie deeply cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She adored them beyond measure and found true joy in their company. Her love for them was constant, unconditional, and poured out in every conversation, visit, and moment spent together.

Debbie is also survived by her aunt Geraldine Stevens of Clinton, Mississippi, and her aunt Johnny Lee of Brandon, Mississippi, along with many cousins. She is preceded in death by many aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. A second visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30pm Sunday, July 20, 2025, with the funeral service beginning at 1:30 pm in the funeral home chapel. She will be laid to rest immediately following the service in Fairmount-Waco Cemetery in Mize.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Debbie’s name to the American Kidney Fund at http://www.kidneyfund.org in honor of Debbie’s lifelong fight against kidney disease.