Debra Janeen Roe Rodriguez, age 59, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2019.

Debra was born on May 12, 1960 in Knox, Indiana to Frances and Betty Roe. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1978 then moved to Denton in 1982 where she married her high school sweetheart, Ramon Rodriguez, and raised their two daughters, Erica and Teresa.

Debra worked as an accountant at a variety of Denton businesses including Bill Utter Ford and Sally Beauty Supply. She enjoyed camping with her family at the Lake Ray Roberts, tending flowers in the garden, caring for her dogs, crocheting, quilting and sewing. After five years of careful work, she completed a beautiful needlepoint replica of Da Vinci's The Last Supper . She shared her love with family and friends by crocheting blankets for newborn babies, creating sock monkeys for children and sewing aprons for aspiring cooks.

Debra and Ramon were together 45 years and Ramon remained a devoted husband and tireless caretaker as Debra battled illness for many years.

Debra is preceded in death by her parents; brother Tom Roe; and sister Tammy Tirey. She is survived by her husband, Ramon, of Denton; daughters Erica Perusse (husband TJ) of Denton, and Teresa Rodriguez of Denton; grandchildren Tyler and Jarett Perusse; sisters Diana Kennedy of Dallas; Kim Roe of Winamac, IN, and Danette Button of West Virginia; and brother Kevin Roe of Winamac, IN.

Debra will be buried at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton at a later date.