Deborah Elaine Gage

Mrs. Deborah Elaine Gage, 68, of Pritchett, transcended from this life on January 8, 2026, at her home residence. She was born on January 31, 1957, in Marshall, Texas. Born a daughter to Dewey Flarity and Jewel Juanita Flarity. She lived a life of servitude to both her community and to her Lord. She consistently showed this dedication to God by being an active member of the Cross Brand Cowboy Church and her dedication to the community by serving the Gladewater Independent School District for over twenty years.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She took great joy in her seven grandchildren, great-grandchildren and additional family members that she took immense joy in spoiling - nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

She was preceded in death her father, Dewey Flarity, mother, Jewel Juanita Gage, and beloved stepfather, Ira Gage. 

She is survived on this world by her loving husband of forty-three years, Thomas "Tommy" Gage, children, Sam and Catrina Hopper of Pritchett, Garret Gage of Pritchett, and Tomi Johnson of Gladewater. She is also survived by four brothers and one sister, Norman Silvertooth and Adriane, Dennis Gage and Mary, Kenneth Flarity and Dorothy, Gregg Silvertooth, and Felicia Bravam and Christian. Grand Children that remain beloved are August, Kali, Alex, Lilah, Austin, Chloe, and Alyssa, followed by great-granddaughter, Wednesday and multiple nieces and nephews.

With love and care, pallbearers are Sam Hopper, Garrett Gage, Alex Milam, Austin Johnson, Clay Oney, Cevin Oney, and Dennis Gage.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 12, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Funeral Services will follow, January 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Pritchett Community.