Debra Dian English, age 70, passed away on Friday, September 15th, 2023, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, AR.  She was born on March 9, 1953, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, LA to Willard L. "Bill" and Helen Wheaton.

Debra was a daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother, aunt, great-aunt.  She was an independent and determined women who enjoyed animals, antiquing, gardening, and her family and friends.  She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and niece, Lauren Banks.

She is survived by her son Bradley Davis and wife Sarah of Springdale, AR; son Keith Howard and wife Wendy of Arkadelphia, AR; brother Kendall "Ken" Wheaton and wife Libby of Bismark, AR; sister Patricia "Trish" George and husband Jim of Buckeye, AZ; uncle Melvin Matthews and wife Joyce of Caney, AR; grandchildren Branden Howard and wife Kayla, Karsen Howard, Ella Davis, and Reid Davis; great grandchildren Kimber Howard and Austen Howard; and 9 nieces and nephews.

She will be dearly missed.  A special thank you for the care, support, and companionship from Avenir Memory Care nurses, staff, & residents, Dr. Gary Linker and staff, and Circle of Life Hospice doctors, nurses, and staff.

Her graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 29th at Ouachita Cemetery in Donaldson, AR.  Arrangements are made by Regency Funeral Home in Malvern, AR.