Deborah Jean Tubbs

Deborah Jean Tubbs, 73, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas.

Deborah was born July 29, 1950 in Phoenix, Arizona to William Tom Upton and Marcella Dean Mason-Upton. Her ornery personality and sense of humor kept everyone laughing. She was always the caretaker, attending to the needs of all her family and friends. She cherished spending time with her family and dog, Stitch.

She is survived by her mother, Marcella Upton of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; 2 sons, William Taylor and David Taylor both of Bentonville, Arkansas; 2 daughters, Rhonda Taylor of Watts, Oklahoma and Stacee Capps, and her husband, Jamie of Colcord, Oklahoma; 1 sister, Sharron Koons and companion, Ancil Mullins of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; 7 grandchildren, Alena Scott and husband Layne with their 4 children, Justin Capps, Lynn Sanders and companion, Kaitlyn with their 3 children, Casey Willhite and husband, Kyle with their 4 children, Thomas Taylor and companion, Holliday with their 2 children, Mason Taylor and wife, Nerissa with their 3 children, Tristan Taylor and her child; great grandson, Zane Taylor; numerous nieces and nephews; her beloved dog, Stitch; and many other loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her dad, William Upton; brother, William Upton JR; sister, Kay Kvetko; and grandson, McKinley Taylor.

The family will gather for a viewing at 10:00am on Friday, January 26, 2024 in the Johnson Cemetery located in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. The graveside service will begin at 10:30am.

The arrangements were entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, AR.