Debra Kay McCleary
Debra Kay McCleary, 59 of Kountze, died Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born on May 28, 1964, in Kountze, to Roxie Ioana Block McCleary and John Martin McCleary.
Debra worked as a bus driver for Kountze ISD for many years and was currently employed with Lumberton ISD. She enjoyed horses, thunderstorms, scary movies, and paranormal tv shows. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family.
Survivors include her children, William Johnson of Kountze; Christina Chanek of Silsbee; and Roxanna Chanek and her husband, Cade Anderson, of Kountze; mother, Roxie Wacasey of Kountze; seven grandchildren; siblings, Pam Gandy and her husband, Don, of Kountze; Dianne Anderson and her husband, Joseph, of Kountze; Lavern Lamborn and her husband, David, of Woodville; Martin McCleary of Kountze; Donald McCleary and his wife, Stephanie, of Hillister; and David Wacasey and his wife, Amanda, of Kountze; Shelly Martinez; John McCleary; Kathleen McCleary; Joseph McCleary; Melody McCleary; and Patricia McCleary; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends, and will be especially missed by her faithful canine companion, Lexi. She is preceded in death by her father, and son, Jeremiah Johnson.
A gathering of Mrs. McCleary’s friends and family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe Street, Kountze. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Kountze
- 530, West Monroe Street, Kountze, Texas, 77625,
- July 28, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Kountze
- 530, West Monroe Street, Kountze, Texas, 77625,
- July 29, 2023
- 10:00 am
Interment
Old Hardin Cemetery
- Old Cemetery Road, Texas, 77625,
- July 29, 2023
I worked with Debra at a company called CRG. I got to know her, William, and J.J. very well. I knew she had gone back to driving a school bus but we lost track of each other. I’m so sad to hear that she has left us but I know how much she missed J.J. and I know she is reunited with him now. My condolences to those left to miss her super sweet personality and her faithful friendship she shared with many. Prayers lifted for you Will and your family for God to comfort you all.
I worked with deb for years at Lumberton isd she will be truly missed she was good person and hard worker.
I worked with you all years i was at lumberton isd… You were the sweetest and always right thing to say you will be missed 🙏❤️
It really doesn’t seem real that your gone. You were an amazing coworker and friend. You took so much pride in your job and did an amazing job at it. Thank you for all of your years of service on behalf of Lumberton ISD Transportation we love and miss you. Our deepest sympathy
I graduated high school with Debra and would see her around town from time to time she has always had that same sweet smile she had in high school and was truly one of the sweetest . Prayers for her family I know ya will miss her.
Debra you truly were an angel here on earth. You were a kind, caring, loving, wise person. Always gave me the best advice. You will definitely be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss you my dear Deb. Always in our hearts with love. Rest in Peace 🙏
Debra will definitely be missed And Oh the neighborhood will for sure .. she always had a kind word & a smile for everyone !
GOD Bless You Each & Love & Prayers
Ann Holland
Debra will definitely be missed And Oh the neighborhood will for sure .. she always had a kind word & a smile for everyone !
GOD Bless You Each & Love & Prayers
Ann Holland
Fly high Roomie! You fought hard to stay here on earth, but God chose to bring you to his heavenly kingdom. Its now time for you to rest.
You are so missed by many people here. Sending lots of love to you.
Thoughts and prayers for you all during this time God bless you all
“Mom” prayers for you in the loss of our sweet Debra , love Donna Overstreet and her mom ❤️