Deborah Marlene Hester Blake

Deborah Marlene Hester Blake, age 55, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native died June 9, 2016 in NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following a three years illness. She was a CNA with NHC Healthcare of Smithville, member of the Baptist Church and daughter of the late Cleo Holland Wells. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by step-father, Emmitt Austin. Survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Billy Stoner of McMinnville; brother, Carl Wayne Wooden of Livingston, TN; nephew and spouse, Terry and Tami Stoner of Smithville, TN; niece, Tammy Stoner Moats of Smithville; great-nieces and nephew, Tyler, Caitlin, Heather and Brooklynn; and companion of 30 years, Lonnie Medley of McMinnville. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016 in High's Chapel with Johnny Haston to officiate. Interment will follow in Shellsford Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Friday until time of service at High's.