Funeral service for Debbie Smith Faulkner, age 73, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 1 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Booneville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until 1 PM Friday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Vicky Debra Smith Faulkner was born on December 11, 1949, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Alfred “Pete” Smith and Rebecca Moore Smith. She was a 1967 graduate of Central High School. Debbie worked 30 + years for Tepro as their HR director. Mrs. Faulkner passed away on November 27, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Survivors include her son, Jimmy Thad Eatherly; grandchildren, Leigha Faulkner Haynes, Will Faulkner, Lauren Marie Oetken, and Kolton Faulkner; great-granddaughter, Norah Jean Haynes; brothers, Randy Smith, Tracey (LeeAnn) Smith, and Terry Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dixon Faulkner; stepson, Jeffrey Lynn Faulkner; and brother, Alfred “Pete” Smith, Jr.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Debbie Smith Faulkner.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family
Prayers and condolences for the family. May GOD continue to be with you all. GOD makes no mistakes.
My sincere sympathy to Debbie’s family for her loss, especially Thad. Although her illness was of short duration, her days were painful and stressful. She’s a peace now. Prayers lifted for God’s comfort.
I pray for you and your family Debbie was sweet lady was my boss used work with her you will definitely be missing!
We Love you Aunt Boop💔
Praying for you Thad there is no worse pain than losing your moma. Ours has been gone 5 years and it hurts more and more everyday😪 It’s all in God’s hands🙏
Wyman and Lynn Prince we will miss you Debbie
I will always remember Debbie as being so pretty with the best smile. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to all who loved her.
Miss Debbie was my boss God bless you Debbie enjoy 1st Christmas in heaven
Miss Debbie was my boss going to Miss her God bless you Debbie enjoy your 1st Christmas in heaven
Thad, our condolences to you & your family. Praying for you all .
I share your sadness at this time of loss. I pray for Debbie’s loved ones, asking God’’s comfort and His blessings that you will remember the happy times times you all enjoyed together.
I am sorry to hear that Ms.Debbie has passed away.She was a very nice lady and everytime I would see her she would always speak to me wherever she saw me.Your family has my deepest condolences.The family will be in my prayers.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I remember Debbie as a good friend and classmate with a wonderful smile. Praying for peace & comfort for the family…
Debbie and I grew up together, sharing so many childhood memories. Even though Debbie was just a year older, I looked up to her and wanted to be just like her!!! She was a strong but sweet lady. My heart goes out to her family, knowing how much she will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Debbie was a sweet lady.
So sorry for your loss. I played basketball with Debbie in high school, and she was such a special person! Sending prayers to the family.❤️🙏🙏
Prayers for the family so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
I am so sorry for your loss.