Deborah Ann

Johnson

Deborah Ann Johnson, affectionately known as "Dee" was an amazing mom, daughter, and sister. Deborah was born on October 1, 1957, to Reverend Willie E. Jones and Janie R. Rix in Mobile, Alabama. She was a proud graduate of C.F. Vigor High School, class of 1975. Upon graduation she entered the workforce, and excelled in the dry-cleaning industry, earning a reputation as one of the best "Pressers" in the business. Her dedication and expertise spanned over 30 years, culminating in her well-deserved retirement from Waite's Dry Cleaners in 2021. In her leisure time, "Ms. Dee" or "Sis" to many, loved music, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. She was deeply loved by all who knew her.

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Deborah was called to her eternal home. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Bessie L. Anderson; maternal grandparents, Mattie M. Eldridge and Roma L. Thompson; her brother, Demetrius O. Jones;sister, Rosetta Dillard; uncle, Leroy Jones; and stepfather, Leroy Rix Sr. Deborah leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to be cherished by her parents, Reverend Willie E. (Mary) Jones and Janie R. Rix, both of Mobile, AL; her two loving, devoted children and an amazing, devoted daughter-in-law: Mashanda (Leonard) Walker-Shack, and Jamie (Andria) Walker of Houston, TX. She is also survived by five brothers: Willie J. (Wanda) Rix, Leroy Rix Jr., Cecil (Wubalem) Rix, LeBarron Jones, and De'Anthony Jones, all of Mobile, AL; a loyal and devoted sister, Verlesia Evans; and two other sisters, Tonya F. Jones and Charlene D. Jones, all of Mobile, AL.

Deborah's memory will also be carried on by her devoted uncles, Shedrick (Doris) Jones of Mobile, AL, and Amos (Michelle) Thompson of Oxford, GA; her devoted aunts, Vera M. Eldridge of Cleveland, OH, and Mary Thornton of Covington, GA; and her seven grandchildren: Tayline "Nana" her pride and joy, along with Jayen, Alyssa, Christopher, Jonathan, Jasmine, and Trischelle. She also leaves behind three dear and loyal friends: Connie Sumpter, Angie, and Mr. Ray, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held at Rice and Reese Funeral Home on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 9:00 AM until the 10:00 AM funeral hour. Interment will follow in the Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery.