Debra Hope Becknell "Ding Ding," passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on February 22, 1954, to the late Hattie and Cecil Hale.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Becknell; her son, Wesley Powell (Tiffany); and daughter, Dawn Doss (Corey); five grandchildren; her brothers, Donald Hale (Gail) and Gerald Hale; brother-in-law David Dennis; sister-in-law Janice Hale.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Sue Dennis, and brother, Aubrey Hale, sister-in-law Mollie Hale.

A celebration of life was held July 7th at the home of Wesley Powell