Deborah F. Bewley

          Deborah F. Bewley, 69, of Lufkin, was born on January 8, 1955, in Lufkin, Texas, to  the late Edward Norman Forrest and Elouise Forrest, and died Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Lufkin surrounded by her family.

          Mrs. Bewley was an avid animal lover and enjoyed spending time working in her yard. She was an artist and liked to work on crafts. Above all Mrs. Bewley loved her family unconditionally and enjoyed spending time with them and all her fur babies.   

          She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Clark Bewley of Lufkin; brother and wife, Rodney and Marie Forrest of Lufkin; niece and husband, Torri and Scott Adams of Lufkin; nephew and wife, Kristopher and Jennifer Forrest of Douglas, TX; aunt, Gayle Bewley; great-nephew, Tanner Adams of Lufkin; great-nephew, Carter Forrest of Douglas, TX; great-niece and husband, Chesney and Michael Culver of Lumberton, TX; great-niece, Natalie Forrest of Douglas, TX; brother-in-law, Mark Bewley; and special friends, Robin Cooper and Ruby Hopson.   

          She was preceded in death by her parents.

          A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.

          Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.