Deborah Kay Briggs English

Deborah Kay Briggs English, 76, of Lone Oak, passed away on June 3, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Wills Point. She was born on September 11, 1949, in Tyler to Raymond Ray Briggs and Marjorie Rue Sherwood Briggs.

Deborah was a graduate of Rains High School and a member of First Baptist Church in Alba. She spent most of her life in the Alba area before moving to Lone Oak 20 years ago.

She enjoyed attending NASCAR races, especially when her favorite driver, Jeff Gordon, was competing. Deborah was also an avid fan of professional bull riding (PBR) and loved watching her favorite television series, Downton Abbey.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roger English; her brother, Kenny Briggs; an infant daughter; and her son-in-law, Wesley Foster.

She is survived by her two daughters, Robin Campbell of Wills Point and Amy Heddin of Alba; her sister, Katherine Fansler and husband Dale; her nieces and nephews, Morgan Langston, Kory Briggs, Heather Leach, Devin Fansler, and Zachary Fansler; three grandchildren, Marlan Campbell, Jamie Heddin, and Jordan Campbell; six great-grandchildren, Natalee, Aiden, Journey, Kacelyn, Zayn, and Remi; and numerous other relatives and friends.