Retired SFC Deborrah C.

Williams

Inurnment with full military honors for Retired SFC Deborrah Cassandra Williams, 72 of Killeen, TX will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.

Deborrah C. Dempsey Williams, was born in Englishtown, New Jersey May 11, 1954, to the late Lucious Dempsey Jr. and the late Corene Dempsey Thomas. She passed away September 18, 2026, in Temple, TX. 

Deborrah was the beloved oldest of nine children born to Lucious and Corene. Raised in New Jersey, she attended the public school system and graduated with pride from Freehold High School. Class of 1973.

Following high school, Deborrah continued her education at Rutgers University and Princeton University. Where her passion for learning grew, earning a degree and broadening her horizons, spending time as a foreign exchange student.

In 1976, Deborrah answered the call to serve her country by joining the United States Army. She dedicated 21 years of distinguished military service. Having been stationed all around the world. Displaying exceptional leadership, courage, and dedication, before retiring honorably. At Fort Hood, in Killeen, Texas, as a E7 Sergeant First Class.

Deborrah was preceded in death by her father Lucious Dempsey Jr. Her mother, Corene Dempsey Thomas, and three sisters Vickie Dempsey, Deidre "DeDe" Dempsey, and Edna "Dot" Dempsey. As well as her husband, Retired SFC James T. Williams Jr.

Deborrah leaves to cherish her memories, two sons. Daniel D. Dempsey (Tammy) of Charlotte, N.C. Joseph D. Dempsey (Jatae) of Keller, Tx. Children through marriage Nikita Hollis of Nashville, TN, Daryl Williams (NeTarshia)of Blythewood, S.C. and LaShone Williams of Bakersfield, CA.

Three younger sisters, Ollie "Lene" McCallum (William), Eunice "Bev" Dempsey and Lucia Dempsey all of Lumberton, N.C. Two younger brothers, Derrick Dempsey Sr. (Audrey) and Darnell "Don" Dempsey, both of Lumberton, N.C. Twenty-two grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren, Aunts, Uncles, and a host of nieces and nephews.