Deborah C. Pierce Harris was born September 30, 1957, in Gregg County, Texas, to the late Robert and Flora Pierce. 

Deborah attended school at Longview ISD with a love for volleyball. At an early age, she joined Lewis Chapel C.M.E Church, where she was a faithful member for many years. 

She was united in holy matrimony to Larry Harris Sr. and to that union, two children were born, and she gained two children in love. 

Deborah departed this life on February 6th, at Longview Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, siblings, Phyllis Pierce Thomas and Reginald Pierce, nephew, Joshua Pierce, and great nephew Roderick Pierce; aunts and uncles.

Deborah leaves to cherish her sweet memories: Two children, Larry Harris Jr., LaKeyna Harris; Two children in love LaTonya Harris, Kenneth Harris; Three brothers Robert Pierce Jr., Sherman Pierce Sr. (Martha), KaTerrell Pierce (Katina); 5 grandchildren in love, Enzo, Zoe, Ja'Brycelyn, Jeremiah, Ja'Kameron.  A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.