Deborah Ann LaBlue was born on December 25, 1954, in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Leslie and Barbara Spears.

She is preceded in death by her father Leslie, and her brothers Rickey and Lonnie.

She is survived by her mother, Barbara Spears of Blackwell; five children, Leslie Hankla and husband Chance, Willard Tattershall and wife Beverly, Jeanie Snow, Richard LaBlue and wife Rebekah, and Paula LaBlue; sister Pam Purdy and husband John of Blackwell; two brothers, Steven and Gary Spears; eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

There will be a memorial dinner at The Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 4th. Following there will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. at the 7th Day Adventist Church, 401 E. Dewey, Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Flowers and cards can be sent to 1029 W. Oklahoma, Blackwell, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Blackwell Community Fund.