Debra Elaine Harrington Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Debra Elaine (Buchanan) Harrington went to celebrate eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 21, 2015. She was born in Pecos, Texas on June 12, 1955 to Andrew Frederick Buchanan and Irene Shults Bennett. She lived in Pecos through most of her junior high years and in Rock Port, Texas through high school. She moved to Austin her senior year and graduated from Lanier High School. On July 23, 1988, Debbie married Howard Dell Harrington in Snyder, TX. They have resided in Austin area for nearly 18 years. Debbie loved her family dearly. She was passionate in her relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She ministered to others through prayer and fellowship, offering Godly wisdom when the Lord led. Debbie was humble, never putting herself before others. Nahum 1:7 says, “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble and He knows them that trust in Him.” Debbie’s question for you might be, “Is Jesus the strength of your life?” She is survived by her husband, Howard Dell Harrington; three children: Amber Dawn Parker, Justin Thomas Parker, and Chase Delovan Harrington all of the Austin/Pflugerville area, and one stepdaughter, Holly Dawn Babb of Rockwall, TX. As well, she has four grandchildren, Elysia Paige Stracener and Lilyan Claire Stracener of Pflugerville, Avery Babb and Owen Babb both of Rockwall Texas, and two sisters Carolyn House and Jeanne Johnson both of Snyder, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred Buchanan and Irene Bennett. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Nahum 1:7 says, “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble and He knows them that trust in Him.” Debbie’s question for you might be, “Is Jesus the strength of your life?”

Debra Elaine Harrington

June 12, 1955 - January 21, 2015