of Vilonia, AR
September 30, 1951 - November 29, 2019
On Friday, November 29, 2019, Deborah Louise Clifton, loving wife and mother of 4 children, passed away at the age of 68. Debby was born on September 30, 1951 in Shreveport, LA to Dennis and Pauline Azlin. She was preceded in death by Dennis Azlin, Pauline Welstead Azlin, James Eddie Dallari, Jr., and Doris Helen Clifton.
She worked as a secretary at Forest Park Elementary in Pine Bluff for more than a decade. In 1997, she moved to Vilonia where she worked as bookkeeper at Bob Courtway Middle School until retiring in 2013. Debby loved serving her community and her church, Friendship Baptist in Conway. She sang faithfully in the choir and was on the bereavement committee always tending to the needs of others. Debby was married to Dewayne for 23 years. They made their life together in Vilonia. She loved to work in the yard, clean her house, explore, watch sports and spend time with her family. Debby loved the Lord and it showed through the way she lived her life. Debby's grandchildren had her heart and spending time with family gave her great joy.
Debby is survived by her husband, Dewayne Clifton, son, Michael Dallari (Arwen),daughter, Tammy Dallari, son Derek Clifton (Jill), and daughter Nikki Clifton, sisters, Denise Hendricks (Jimmy), Janet Stanford (Travis), brothers, Dennis Azlin, Jr. (Dannie), David Azlin (Janet), 7 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm Monday, December 2, 2019 at Friendship Baptist Church in Conway. Funeral service will be held at 10am Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow at Petit Jean Mountain Cemetery.
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Carson Fritts
Monday, October 12, 2020
I miss mimi
Mark Hanna
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with Dewayne and all family and friends during this time of loss.
Janet Stanford
Monday, December 2, 2019
We will miss my big sister tremendously. I am Janet, the fourth sibling, youngest sister. In our family, Debby was the one we kids followed. She was our big sister that loved us all very much and showed it in many ways, including her games with us the favorite was when she played the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz. She also showed us how to make a playhouse outside by sweeping the dirt and leaves around to make separate rooms. She loved to sweep as a young girl! We remember that when she started dating her boyfriend (Eddie Tammy and Michaels Dad) and he brought her home from a date, we would peek out the windows. She told us later in life how funny it was to see four faces peeking out the windows, watching them! When she got married at age 19 and made a new home with her husband, we were all devastated to lose her and not have her with us every day!
As life moved on, we all got married. She would organize all the family gatherings. Our children loved their Aunt Debby, because she made everything so much fun and always made everyone feel welcomed. She loved Christmas gatherings most, especially the Dirty Santa giving out instructions for the gift exchange, encouraging everyone to take any gift they wanted to make it more fun.
Our yearly Branson Trips with all the girls were so much fun she wanted to retire in Branson.
Debby not only was a great sister she was a loving Christian woman. Many of our conversations were about our faith journey, scriptures from sermons, Bible studies, and pray requests. We all love our Lord Jesus Christ and believe that He was God on Earth the Fathers beloved Son sent as the ultimate sacrifice for mankind for those that believe and accept Gods gift of grace, by professing their faith before others and repenting of their sins. Debby encouraged everyone to attend church to grow in their faith. She wanted all the children born into the family to be saved and would share the love of Christ with them all.
My sister and brothers are very close life without Debby will be very hard, but she would want us to continue on and live by following Christ and be strong for our family. She loved us very much and we have lost our ring leader.
Tally Thornton
Monday, December 2, 2019
One of the sweetest ladies I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She was selfless, hard working, and always took time to say a few encouraging words to us when our face showed her we needed it! A prayer warrior for the teachers, staff, and students at Courtway Middle School, we thank you so much Mrs. Clifton for your endless service and support!
John and Michelle Riggins
Monday, December 2, 2019
Such a great lady, wife, mother and friend!! She loved riding on the motorcycle!! She riding the streets of Gold now watching over Dewayne and her family!! Heaven gained an angel!! Thoughts and prayers going out to our friend, Dewayne and family!!!
Denise Hendricks
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Love you sister! Life will never be the same without you.
David & Adrienne Wilson
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Rest In Peace Debby, God bless and God speed, thoughts and prayers to you and yours, in Jesus name, Amen 🙏
Suzie Dallari Dillard
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Michael,Tammy,David and family I am so sorry for your loss. Debby was an amazing lady that we all loved. She will be missed by all. Prayer's for everyone.
Suzie
Cal & Deb Tolley
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Cal and I sending our love and prayers. Debby was awsome we had fun when we came to visit.
Joy Powell
Sunday, December 1, 2019
So sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts are with you
Allison Stanford
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Aunt Debby was such a wonderful woman of faith and love. I always looked forward to seeing her and being at her house, ever since I was a little girl. She always kept her house so beautifully decorated, and was so much fun to be around with her bubbly sense of humor and good southern cooking. I am deeply saddened by her passing and send all my love and condolences to Tammy and Michael especially, but also to the entire rest of the family, including my other beloved aunts and uncles. I am so sorry that I cannot be at the visitation or funeral due to work in Austin. I will be there in spirit and will be mourning this sudden loss from afar. We all know that she is now free from pain and distress, and decorating her new mansion on one of those streets of gold.
Tina Ashley
Sunday, December 1, 2019
So sorry Dewayne and kids to hear of Debbie's passing. She was an awesome person and a sweetheart. It is a privilege to be able to call her friend. What a great example of a Christian women . She will be missed by anyone who knew her. Sincerely Tina Wilson
Allan Mckinley
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Rosie and I were saddened to hear this news. We are so thankful that she knew the Lord Jesus who opened the door of Heaven and welcomed he into His loving arms.
Becky Fowler
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Thinking of you all at this time ,with deepest sympathy, and love,May God bless and keep you always ,Becky ( Rook) Fowler
Charles & Carol Fincher
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Dewayne, We are so sorry for the loss of your wife. Our prayers are going up for comfort and strength of your family
Charles & Carol Fincher.
Karen McVay
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Loved,Ms.Debby. She was such a sweet lady. Kind to everyone.The world has lost a light.
Kenneth and Christy Moix
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Dewayne,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We were so sorry to hear about Debby. May God wrap you tightly in his arms and comfort you.
Kenneth and Christy Moix
Brenda Anthoni
Saturday, November 30, 2019
To all the family of Debby I am so sorry and heartbroken for your loss. Debby was a special person and loved by so many. I pray you let God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. You are in my heart and prayers. Love you.
Missy and Michael Shipman
Saturday, November 30, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this!! She was always so sweet with the biggest smile!!! Many great memories!! Hugs and prayers for you all!!
Alyce Hardee
Saturday, November 30, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved Debby and I talked with her every day of the 15 years we were at Courtway. She was so good to me and my Michael. I am asking God to wrap his arms around the family and give all of you peace. I am just so upset about this. Truly.
Kenny Harvey
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Dewayne,
Learning of Debby's Homecoming Please know You and Your Family have our Prayers and Love from our Hearts.
Your Friends,
Kenny & Jacque
Greg&sandy mattox & family
Saturday, November 30, 2019
We sorry for your loss we are praying for you all
Sandra Mattox
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Wanda Jordan
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Debbie was one of the sweetest people I ever met. You never saw her without a smile. She always said “hey, baby”. Her sweet smile and spirit will be missed.