Deborah "Debbie" Gayle (Russell) Cler

Deborah "Debbie" Gayle (Russell) Cler ,76, of Valley View, Texas passed away November 5, 2026 at Medical City Dallas, Texas surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 12, 1950 in Littlefield, Texas to Joseph Tipton and Thelma Faye (Bounds) Russell.

Debbie attended Muenster ISD, after graduation she met the love of her life, Wayne Cler and they were married on January 20, 1969. Debbie worked at National Supply many years until they closed and then she went to work for Peterbilt until her retirement. She attended Church at Crossroads Baptist Church of Gainesville, Texas. Debbie loved to entertain, she was a fantastic cook and homemaker. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Debbie is survived by her husband Wayne Cler of Valley view, Texas, son Anthony Cler (Erica) of Sanger, Texas, daughter Tami Otto (Dwayne) of Muenster, Texas and daughter Amy Henley (Jason) of Houston, Texas. Grandchildren; Kevin Henley, Jacob Cler, Matthew Cler, Cler Henley-Rodriguez, Hayden Otto, Ashley Henley, Bayley Otto, Collin Otto, sister Carol Hoover, sister Pam Barrows, brother Robert Russell, brother Phillip Russell and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph Tipton Russell and Thelma Faye (Bounds) Russell and her brother Ronnye Russell.

The family will receive friends at Crossroads Baptist Church of Gainesville, Texas on Saturday, November 14, 2026 beginning at 10:00 AM with funeral services to follow at 11:00 AM. Pastor Randy Taylor will be officiating the service. Mrs. Cler will be laid to rest at Valley View Cemetery.

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