Debbie Echols, 68, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born August 27, 1951, to Leslie and Hazel Smith. Debbie was a sweet Christian woman who was well known for her faith in Jesus Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her many teacup poodles.

Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Cardell Smith.

Survivors include her husband of 21 years, David Echols; mother, Hazel Smith; sons and daughter in law, Chad Mann of Michigan, David Echols, Jr. of Jonesboro, Scott and Jami Echols of Brookland; daughter, Suzanne King of Paragould; sister, Mary Jo Odell; grandchildren, Colton Fowler, Nicole Mann, Destiny King, Leslie King, Marlie Echols, Camrin Echols, Julianne Mann; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Allison, and Madison Deleon.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.