Debra McCormick

Debra Ruth McCormick (Hennington) was born December 10, 1958, in Sherman, Texas, to Frieda Louise Blu and Thomas Dewayne Hennington. She passed away on November 6, 2026, in Andrews, Texas, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a family who will miss her more than words can express.

Above all else, Debra treasured God and her family. A devoted Christian, she loved her Bible study group and lived her faith through kindness, compassion, and service to others. Like her mother before her, she had a humble heart and a servant’s spirit, offering comfort to those in their darkest moments without judgment. She loved as Jesus taught us to love, unconditionally. She gave generously to those in need, never wanting anyone to go hungry or feel forgotten. Her home was a place where family, friends, and even strangers were welcomed with open arms and made to feel loved.

Debra was a faithful prayer warrior for her family and loved ones. She often sent sweet, thoughtful messages just to remind them they were loved, prayed for, and always close to her heart.

A beautiful free spirit with a love for the mountains and all things Bohemian, Debra found joy in music, poetry, crafting, and decorating. She was a gifted writer who expressed herself through beautiful poetry. She loved music and Stevie Nicks was one of her top favorite artists, and her signature color was turquoise. Her creativity, unique style, and artistic spirit were unmistakably her own.

Family gatherings were among Debra’s greatest joys. She cherished every opportunity to bring loved ones together, especially those who lived far away. To her, these gatherings were more than celebrations; they were precious moments to reconnect, share laughter, and create memories that would last a lifetime.

Debra leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, generosity, creativity, and unconditional love. She had a remarkable gift for making others feel seen, valued, and cared for. Though her presence will be deeply missed, the love she gave so freely will live on in the hearts of those she touched and through the generations of family who will forever carry a piece of her with them.

Debra considered her beautiful, ever-growing family to be one of God’s greatest blessings in her life with five children, twenty grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy and she treasured every moment spent loving them, watching them grow, and prayed for each one by name.

Debra was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Frieda Louise Blu Nash; her father, Thomas Dewayne Hennington; her grandson, Taylor Gulley; and her niece, LaTasha Sims.

She is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Shane A. McCormick, whom she married on June 13, 1974. Together, they shared 52 years of marriage of countless memories, and a family that was the greatest part of their lives. She is also survived by her bonus father, Gerald Nash; her brother, Gary Hennington, and his wife, Linda; her brother, Michael Hennington, all of Odessa, Texas; her brother-in-law, Collin McCormick, and his wife, Marisa, of Burleson, Texas; and her brother-in-law, Jim McCormick Sr., and his wife, Viola, of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Her five children and their spouses include her oldest daughter, Larissa McCormick-Rocha, and her husband, Raymond Rocha, of Andrews, Texas; her second daughter, Shayna Olivas, and her husband, Ernest Olivas, of Andrews, Texas; her third daughter, Laura McCormick Ferrell, and her husband, Joe Ferrell, of Los Alamos, New Mexico; her fourth daughter, Deidra Sargent, and her husband, Kendale Sargent, of Andrews, Texas; and her fifth child, her only son, Brandon A. McCormick, and his spouse, Lori McCormick, of Dilley, Texas.

One of Debra’s greatest joys was being a grandmother. She treasured each of her grandchildren and lovingly welcomed their spouses into the family. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Alexis and David Carrasco, Marcus Contreras, Brandon Rocha, Erik Rocha, Keylan Rocha, Jordan Higdon, Justin Higdon and Shane Presley, Brayden Roberts, MaKayla Roberts, Curtis Roberts, Ashlynn Gulley and Tim Cashmer, Rebekah Gulley, widow of the late Taylor Gulley, Christina Valdez, Lilyanna Valdez, Alex Ferrell, Joe Ferrell Jr., Coleton Asherbranner, Grady Rowlett, CJ and Jacey Ragnes, Cody and Victoria Ragnes, and Cassadie Ragnes.

Her heart grew even fuller with her precious great-grandchildren: Greyson Carrasco, Easton Carrasco, Everleigh Carrasco, Dahlia Rocha, Evelyn Rocha, Jayden Higdon, Hailey Higdon, Jace Higdon, Addyson Higdon, Atlas Cashmer, Octavia Cashmer, Aaron Gulley, Jacob Gulley, Nathan Gulley, and Mykah Asherbranner, along with one sweet baby boy on the way.

Debra also leaves behind fourteen nieces and nephews, along with a multitude of extended family members and dear friends whom she loved dearly.

Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and her love an everlasting gift.