Deborah Kay Stager
February 13, 1951 - January 10, 2026
Deborah Kay Stager, 74, of Kountze, died Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born on February 13, 1951, in Orange, to Terrabell Rogers and Monroe May.
Survivors include her husband, James Stager; children, Phillip Stager of Beaumont and Andrew Stager of Tyler County; grandchildren, Daniel, Aidan, and Adelie; and siblings, Katherine Conaster of Deadwood.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Nehemiah Stager; sister, Jean Long; and nephews, James and Dale Long.
A gathering of Mrs. Stager’s family and friends will be 12:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her interment will follow at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- January 14, 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- January 14, 2026
- 1:00 pm
Interment
Hardin Memorial Park
- 418, Cemetery Rd, Silsbee, TX, 77656,
- January 14, 2026
We didn’t get to know her well, but apparently a beautiful, good, and faithful wife to our dear cousin, Jimmy. Our prayers are with yall in these difficult times and wish him the very best. God bless!!
My sweet aunt Debbie, so many wonderful memories with you. You orchestrated so many fun family trips I will cherish those moments forever… I will always remember your home-cooked meals. Definitely one of the best cooks ever! I’m so grateful for having you in my life. I couldn’t have ask for a better aunt. You are forever in my heart! I will see you in Heaven love always. Jeremy
I met Debbie in March 1977, when I was hired to complete the school term. Debbie did a fantastic job working with students training them for various jobs in a food service business. We became partners as we worked together attending in services, learning activities for the students, . We had a chartered bus filled with students and returning from Dallas. At Fairview, the driver said we had a problem and he would asked for another bus. We had stopped at a restaurant, and were able to feed the students. The manager expressed concern about having all of the teenagers there. Debbie and another teacher found pieces of wood and something else that was formed into a ball. They took the students outside and played with them. Typical behavior for Debbie. She touched so many lives of Beaumont students. We enjoyed working as partner, and she was very short and I am tall, hence being called Mutt and Jeff. To Jim, Phillip and Andy, my thought are with you all, and please know I will be remembering you all, and I will also thank God for being blessed with such a fantastic co-worker at Hebert High School and WestBrook High School.
Our thoughts, prayers and tears for those she leaves behind. As Peggy said our time was short knowing her as families often go their separate ways when they grow up. May God continue to bless the family as they face the coming days. Love from Charles and family.
I am sorry to learn of Debbie’s passing. I have only happy and uplifting memories of her and the time we spent together at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Any time I saw her after that time – I gave and received warm hugs and took the time to catch up with each other and the families. I know that she is rejoicing with her Savior and her family in heaven. Prayers being lifted for Jim, Phillip and Andy as well as the extended family. She was a treasure for sure.
Debbie, you are rejoicing with your Savior and the angels that have gone before you. I thank Sweet Jesus for you. You were always a delight to be around. You are missed, I love you, Aunt Norma Doss
Debbie -we miss you so much and have missed that wonderful fun, sweet personality for some time! We all grew up together and raised kids together! We had trips and adventures together that are such sweet memories. A lifetime of memories.
Thank you God for such a wonderful life long sister/in-law, who was an ultimate gift to our family. In our hearts forever. God be with you until we meet again!
I know you flew away directly to Jesus when you left this earth and to your ancestors. What a joyful reunion that must be! ❤️🙏✝️
While my time with Debbie was short, she made a profound impact on my life. Debbie had a spirit of sweetness and kindness. Prayers to her family, friends and all the lives she touched!
She was a beautiful person inside and out. The world will be a little darker with her gone. I loved her like a sister. I will miss her smile and the love she showed everyone.