
Deborah Lorraine Bolton, 64, passed away on August 30, 2025
Deborah Lorraine Bolton, 64, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away after a battle with cancer on Saturday August 30, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on August 10, 1961, in Sacramento, California.
Debbie brought warmth, laughter, and compassion into every life she touched. A devoted wife, mother, grandma and friend, she was also a proud active part of her church community. She had the rare gift of making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued.
Debbie is preceded in death by her father, Darrell Louis Van Vliet and mother, Lynna Childs.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband, Gary, and their three sons: Billy, Jimmy, and Brett. Daughter in laws Tina and Rayanne. Nothing brought Debbie more joy than her nine grandchildren: Aspen, Taylor, Aniston, Jersey Grace, Lyric, Bronc, Jax, Rylee, and Ryett. She is also survived by her siblings Carol L Sandahl, Linda M Van Vliet Sowers, Barbara L Thomason, Darrell L Van Vliet and Taresa Martinee Van Vliet. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins, additionally, a circle of dear friends who became like family over the years.
Debbie will be dearly missed by everyone that knew and loved her.
A celebration of Debbie’s life was held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2 pm at Union Baptist Church 3021 State Hwy 206, Harrison, AR 72601.
Cremation arrangements were under the care of Diamond State Cremation, located in Lead Hill, Arkansas.
Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.