Deborah Ann Strom Wilkerson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 12, 1953, the daughter of the late Vernon Strom and Rosie Jones Strom. She was a member of Modern Woodmen, and Meadowview Southern Baptist Church. She was a talented seamstress, even crafting costumes for her children and the youth in church, she enjoyed going to auctions, antique shopping, and coin collecting. Above all she loved her family and spending as much time with them as she could, she will be dearly missed.

Deborah died at her home on March 12, 2025, at the age of 71.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,
Cecil Strom; and sisters, Sharon Hasley, Georgia McCool, her husbands, Dewey Brantley and Matthew Wilkerson.

Survivors: sons, Dewey Brantley Jr., David Brantley (Natasha), Daniel Brantley; daughters, Jennifer Lisenbey (Colby Petty), Shala Voss (Russell); brothers, Michael Strom, Donald Strom, Robert Strom, Havis Strom; son-in-law, Jacob Lisenbey; daughter-in-law Jennifer Brantley, grandchildren, Jessie Beard (Joanne), Shelby Beard (Caitlynn), Cloey (Gunner) Lisenbey, Joshua Lisenbey, Summer Brantley, Destiny Brantley (DJ), Trinity Brantley, Brandon Hawk, December Brantley, Alexis Brantley, Chaz Brantley, Damion Brantley, and Chevelle Brantley, great grandchildren, Gabby Beard, and Ethan Hawk; best friend, Barbara Kay Lisenbey and her granddog, Sadie as well a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will have a private service at a later date.