Deborah Ann Taylor

Deborah Ann Taylor entered eternal rest on December 23, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born on November 1, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Roosevelt Upchurch and Evelyn Taylor.

Deborah was a loving mother and grandmother who made friends everywhere she went. Known as the life of the party, she brought joy, laughter, and warmth into every room. In 1990, she relocated to San Antonio, Texas, for her career, where she continued to build a meaningful life surrounded by family and friends.

In 1992, Deborah married Donald L. Taylor. They shared a loving union for 28 years until his passing in April 2020. Deborah was a strong and devoted wife and an incredibly supportive mother to her sons. She attended every game and practice, always cheering proudly from the sidelines. To many of her children’s friends, she was a second mother—offering guidance, encouragement, and unconditional love.
Deborah was a faithful member of Jacob’s Chapel Church, where she held membership since 1993. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life and carried her through every season.

She graduated from Normandy High School in 1974, where she was actively involved in student council, served as a cheerleader all four years, and was honored as Homecoming Queen. She later attended Southeast Missouri State University. Professionally, Deborah worked as a financial analyst for over ten years, earning respect for her dedication and strong work ethic.

Deborah was preceded in death by her mother and father, Evelyn and Jesse Nance; her biological father, Roosevelt Upchurch; her husband, Donald L. Taylor; and her sister, Rena Johnson.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved sons, Rodney Hopkins and Steven Hopkins (Janet); her sisters, Rochelle Foxworth and Pamela Givens; aunt: Mazie Austin, and her precious grandchildren, Michael, Gabriel, David, Christian, and Rene, and numerous other close relatives and friends.

The family extends a special thank you to Robert Smith for his attentive care and compassion shown to our mother during this difficult time of bereavement.

Deobrah Ann Taylor will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered for her strength, kindness, and unwavering love for her family.