Deborah Kay “Duchess” Barksdale

Deborah Kay Barksdale aka “Duchess” was born March 16, 1953 to Sherad and Bertha Brown. She received her education from the Columbus Public Schools and the Ohio Dominican University.

On February 28, 1985, Deborah Kay Brown and Shelton “Brian” Barksdale were joined in Holy matrimony.

Deborah was active in her church. During her childhood, she received the Lord as her personal Lord and Savior. She became a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she was baptized. Deborah was an active member in the church and served as president of the nurses Corp.

Ms. “Duchess” retired from AT& T after 30 years of  service.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Sherad Brown.

Deboarh leaves to cherish her memory with husband, Shelton “Brian” Barksdale; brother, Sherad Brown Jr.; stepdaughter, Tyisha Barksdale; grandson, Rayquan Barksdale; aunt, Elizabeth Wimbley; uncles, James Cason andLawrence (Anita) Cason; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 11:00am and Memorial  Service 12:00pm Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Ave.