Debra Sue Pace

Debra Sue Childress Pace, age 69, of Ledbetter, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was born on July 13, 1955, in Austin, Texas, to Clifford Lewis Childress and Helen Marie Helm.

Debra married the love of her life, Marvin Carter Pace, on May 6, 1972, and they shared 52 and a half wonderful years together. After graduating from high school, Debra dedicated herself to furthering her education and career. She earned certifications as a Certified Medication Technician, Certified Nail Technician from Austin Beauty College, and Certified Peace Officer with the Texas State Department of Corrections. Her professional journey was diverse, having owned Clip It Up On Main Beauty Salon in Bastrop, Texas, and worked as a CNA at Silver Pines Nursing and Rehab. She also served as a nurse and corrections officer with the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.

A true woman of many talents, Debra was a skilled baker and expert cook, a seamstress, and a lover of training horses and dogs. She was recognized with the highest award for bravery by the City of Austin for her courageous actions in the apprehension of an armed robber and received numerous accolades from the Bastrop County Sheriff's Department.

Debra's legacy lives on in her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Marvin C. Pace, 71, of Ledbetter, Texas; children James C. Pace of Bastrop, Joseph D. Pace and partner Lonna Friedel of Bastrop, and Alexis M. Pace and husband William Chrisan of Bastrop. Her beloved grandchildren include Collin Pace and wife Madison, Cohen Pace, Pacey Chrisan, Roman Chrisan, and Marvin "Brody" Chrisan. She also leaves behind granddaughters Marissa Chrisan and Kameryn Chrisan Lee and husband Logan, as well as great-grandson Mason Pace and great-granddaughter Aubrey, who was described as Mawmaw’s spitting image.

She is also survived by her brother, Frank Messerole, and aunts Mary Theresa (Cookie) Gray and Linda Childress. Debra was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Childress, her mother, Helen Helm, and her grandson, Brandon Chrisan.

Debra’s warmth, kindness, and strength will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00PM on Monday December 30, 2024, at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 HWY 95 N. Elgin Texas, 78621.

Funeral services will begin 2:00PM, Tuesday December 31, 2024, at Davilla Assembly of God Church, FM 487 Davilla, Texas 76523.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Val Verde Cemetery in southwest Milam County, at intersection of FM 2268 & SH 95 go east approximately 8.5 miles on FM 2268. Cemetery is on the left.