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Debra Willson Anderson, age 71, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Rayburn Health Care Center in Jasper, Texas.
Debbie was born October 3, 1954, in Tyler, Texas, to parents Lois (Keele) Willson and Robert Willson. She held an associate's degree in respiratory therapy and worked at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin for 18 years as well as Tyler County Hospital in Woodville for five years. Debbie has lived in Brookeland for over 20 years and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.
Her survivors include her husband, Michael J. Anderson of Brookeland; a sister, Cynthia Bryant and husband Gary of Tyler, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lois Willson; and daughter, Heather Jo Anderson.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas.
Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. Committal services will follow at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden on Hwy. 147 North.
Pallbearers: Robert Fontenot, T.J. Cannon, David Luna, Ryan Anderson, Cody Anderson, and Charles Curry.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
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