Deborah T. (Marx) McMillion was born November 05, 1958 in Moss Point, MS to Thomas and Clotele Marx.
Deborah, 62 years of age, departed this life July 18, 2021 at the Ocean Springs Hospital in Ocean Springs, MS.
She accepted Jesus the Christ as her Savior at an early age where she attended and was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Moss Point, MS. She was an active member of the Youth Department, Choir and Chancellor Choir for many years of service.
Deborah was a Moss Point High School alumni 1976 and was an Alcorn Alumni the year of 1976-1977, worked several jobs: Summer job at Chevron Inc., 13 years at Ingalls Shipbuilding before becoming a housewife. In the summer of July 11, 1987, she married Minister D G McMillion, Jr. at the First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church.
Deborah accepted her calling in the ministry March 2002 at Prophetic Harvest Ministries. She was ordained by Yah Ministries in Flint, Michigan and in 2004 at Christian International Ministries by Bishop Bill Hammond.
DG and Deborah have to their union three children: Jaleesa D. (Dany) McMillion, Ebonee Marshay McMillion (Tyrone Payton) and Matthew C. McMillion (Tina Miller); and five grandchildren: Jared M. McMillion, Jalen M. McMillion, Brendan J. Payton, Ja’Niya D. McMillion and Brayden A. Payton.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Marx, paternal grandparents, Thomas Marx, Sr. and Ida Belle (Nollis) Broadnax, her maternal grandparents, Rosie Smith and Corinthian (Lorraine) Smith; and uncles, Herby Broadnax, Richard Smith, Ollis Hutchins, and Leo Beard.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Minister DG McMillion, Jr. of 34 years, their three children and five grandchildren; her Father and Mother, Thomas and Clotele Marx Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas (Twana) Marx III; a niece, Deannah L. Marx; four great nephews, Apollo, Lawson, Sebastian, and Caspian; three Stepchildren, Dontae (Kabik) McMillion, Kia McMillion, and Letretia R.McMillion; a devoted friend, Stacy Bradley; and a host of aunts and cousins.
Viewing will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Millender’s Funeral Home; 4412 Main Street, Moss Point, MS. The funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m.
The final resting place will be at First Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery; Frank Griffin Road, Moss Point, MS.
My Deepest Condolences go out to the family. May God continually give you peace. I offer you my thoughts and my prayers during this time as you celebrate the life of Debra McMillon. I standing beside Debra in the choir as we sung praises unto the LORD and I remember long phone talks about life as she planned to marry. She was a beautiful soul, and will always remembered.
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Deborah. We grew up together in Moss Point and were classmates, class of 1976. My God continue to comfort you all. Wanda simmons Nix
It was such an honor to know you! May we rejoice in her ultimate healing!!!!
Love Always your favorite tech, Alexis McGee-Ashford
To Dontae and Kay my deepest condolences. Know my friends that she awaits for you on the other side of the River. Leslie and Mike Driskill.
I, LOVE YOU BOTH! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE KINDNESS OF MRS. MCMILLION, AND LAUGHTER!
You will be truly missed. We've enjoyed the time we were able to enjoy together . Rest well Moma D.
My condolences to you and the entire family. May God continue to keep you.
To The Family of DG McMillion and the Marx Family you have our prayers and condolences. She was a classmate and a very strong prophetic intercessor. The Dorsey Family
My prayers and sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort you all during this time. Veronica Thompson-Dorsey and Family
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to DG, his family and friends. Our hearts are full and 💔, but the memories will last our lifetime.
barbra mac and family
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