Deborah Lynn Varner was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was marked by family, love, and cherished memories. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She is survived by her children, Michelle Graham, (Ben), Chris Varner, (Crystal), Stanley Beech, (Teneil), Kevin Gregg, (Lawanda); and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will carry her memory in their hearts.

Her grandchildren include C. J. Beech, Erica Beech, Brittani Beech, Brody Beech, Lindsay Beech, Sophie Beech, Creed Varner, Colby Varner, Caitlyn McCustion, (Brandon), Isabella Walters, (Rhett), Colton Graham, (Laiklynn), Ace Graham, Veda Graham, Michael Gregg, (Shana), and Gerrit Gregg, (Brianna).

She was preceded in death by her loving husband; James R. Varner, her father, Joe Curtis Sims; her mother, Gladys Sims; her sibling, Tony Sims; her sons, Clay Beech and Keith Gregg; and her great-grandchild, Eli Beech.

She was also blessed with many great-grandchildren, including Clay Gregg, Kayleigh Gregg, Caroline Walters, Eastyn Davis, Blakely Newell, Beckett McCustion, Carson McCustion, Riley Varner, Bentley Varner, Carly Joe Beech, Cayden Beech, Camdyn Beech, and Nevaeh Beech.

Though she is no longer with us, her love for her family and the memories she created will live on through the generations. Her family will forever cherish the time they shared with her and the legacy of love she leaves behind.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, Mississippi, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 AM at the same location, with burial at Good Hope Cemetery, Stringer, MS. Bro. Keith Ulmer and Bro. Stanley Doggett will officiate. Arrangements are under the care of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, MS.

PALLBEARERS

Tommy Newcomb • Colton Graham • Ace Graham • Creed Varner • Colby Varner • Charlie Newcomb

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Stanley Beech• Ben Graham • Eastyn Davis

“A host of nieces and nephews, family, and friends will forever hold her memory dear.”