Deborah Ann Washington

Published 11:03 am Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Deborah Ann Washington, 66, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away May 10, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born on October 12, 1949 to the late Ennis J. Sr. and Eliza M. Washington in Port Arthur, Texas. She received Christ at an early age. Deborah graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. She was a graduate of Lamar University and Prairie View A & M University with a Master’s Degree in Education. She retired with 40 years of service from Beaumont Independent School District.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ennis J. Sr. and Eliza M. Washington.

Deborah is survived by her siblings Ennis Washington, Jr. of Centennial, CO, Cynthia Washington (Josh), Darrell Washington (Inez), all of Houston, TX, Wanda Parker, Sherrie Washington, Laura Washington, Gregory Washington (Lisa) and Todd Washington all of Port Arthur, TX; her special niece and caregiver Ingrid Parker; aunt, Annie Chatman; nieces, nephews, cousins, a special friend Martha Henton of Port Arthur; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Christ Temple New Life Ministries, 1000 Woodworth Blvd., Port Arthur, TX with visitation from 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home.