Deborah Colleen Cockerell Ryan of Lampasas, Texas was born on March 12, 1953 in Fairfield, Texas to Robert and Margaret Bush Cockerell. She passed away on October 6, 2018 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple.

Deborah was raised in Fairfield, Texas and was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield High School. She worked for many years for Contel in Texas and also in California. She was also a massage therapist and owned a successful landscaping business in Georgetown, Texas.

She is survived by her son Tim Ryan and 3 grandchildren Natasha, Kassidy and Lance Ryan of Lampasas, five brothers Danny Cockerell and wife Olivia of Fairfield, Dale Cockerell and wife Connie of Walburg, Donnie Cockerell and wife Darlene of Fairfield, David Cockerell of Fairfield and Jerry Willett and wife Sally of Lorena; 2 sisters Diane Griffin of Fairfield and Paula Swinburn and husband Dale of Teague plus numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Deborah was cremated and a memorial service will be held on Sunday November 4th, at 1pm, at Dale‘s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg, Texas. All friends and family are invited to attend.