Mrs. Debbra L. Shanks

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Debbra Lynn Marks was born February 22, 1964 in DeRidder, LA to Nevis Marks Sr. and Mae Ella Marks of Tylertown, Mississippi. She was the seventh child from their union. She was affectionately known to many family, and friends as Dee, Debo and Nana. Debbra married her husband, Reginald Shanks in Houston, Texas. In this union two children were born, Jennifer and Rebecca.

Debbra accepted The Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at Life Tabernacle in Houston Texas where the late Reverend James Kilgore presided as senior pastor. A few years later, Reginald and Debbra moved their membership to Christian Tabernacle, known as Inspire Church Houston under the leadership of Dr. Richard Heard.

Debbra graduated from Franklinton High School in 1982 and continued her education graduating from technical college where she studied business courses which would later give her a career in finance as a bookkeeper and treasurer in Corporate America. She worked for a small family-owned business as a bookkeeper. Soon afterward, she landed her dream job at Sonat as a lead treasury analyst. She loved working at Sonat and was successful in her role. Later Sonat was purchased by El Paso where she worked and later would work for KBR. She was respected in her craft.

Debbra loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She often said her oldest child was funny like her late sister, Karen. Both of their daughters had a sense of humor she enjoyed. She enjoyed spending time with her precious grandson, Landon. She also enjoyed talking and laughing with her siblings, nieces, nephews, aunt and cousins. She had a unique relationship with them all and she will be missed, leaving a void in their lives that only God can heal. She was special and loved by all who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Nevis Marks, Sr. and Mae Ella Marks; two brothers: Larry Marks, Nevis Marks, Jr., sister: Karen M. Pleasant. She leaves to cherish her memories, devoted husband of 41 years, Reginald Shanks; two daughters: Jennifer Shanks of Missouri City, TX, Rebecca Shanks of Houston, TX; one grandson, Landon Senegal of Missouri City, TX; two sisters, Willinda M. Burkhalter of Missouri City, TX, Alisa Marks of Houston, TX; four brothers, Louis (Eva) Marks of Houston, TX, Ricky (Sharon) Marks of Mt. Hermon, LA, Marvin Marks of Franklinton, LA, Keith (Shonta) Marks of Fresno, TX; mother-in-law, Mattie L. Shanks of Franklinton, LA; sisters in laws, Esther Magee and Mary Jackson of Franklinton, LA, Lillie Miller of Las Vegas, NV, Brenda Shanks of Denham Springs, LA; two brothers-in-law, Julius Shanks, Jr. of Franklinton, LA and Edward (Marsha) Shanks of Denham Springs, LA; one aunt, Essie M. Foster of Houston, TX and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4  

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