Debra Jean Spears Nowlin, age 46 of Fordyce, formerly of Amity, died Tuesday, November 29, at her residence in Fordyce. She was born November 27, 1965 the daughter of Marlin Joe and Jo Ann Bryant Spears. She formerly attended New Life Church. She was predeceased by her father Marlin Joe Spears of Amity.
Survivors include her spouse, Roy Lee Nowlin Sr. of Fordyce, three sons, Roy Lee Nowlin Jr. of Bodcaw, Jerry Lynn Nowlin of Camden, Terry Lee Nowlin of Harmony Grove, one daughter, Rose Ann Nowlin of White Hall, her mother, Joann Spears of Arkadelphia, five brothers, Johnny Ray Spears of Amity, Tommy Joe Spears of Arkadelphia, Dewayne Allen Spears of Amity, Lee Everett Baker and Phillip Spears both of Amity, three sisters, Carol Hitchens of Hot Springs and Sheila Kay Hancock of Amity,and Theresea Rhodes of Hot Springs, her step mother Shirley Spears of Amity, and 10 Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Rev. Martin Jones and Rev Steve Willingham officiating. Burial will be in Golden Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
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