Obituary of Deborah Hester Austin

BAKERS MILLS: Deborah “Debbie” Hester Austin (Bacon), 60, of Bakers Mills, NY, daughter of the late John “Johnny” and Carnata (Candy) Bacon (Dalaba), passed away at her home on August 23, 2022.

Debbie was born on July 25, 1962 in Glens Falls Hospital.  Over the years Debbie worked as a CNA but her most important job was being a wonderful homemaker and mother.  Debbie enjoyed crocheting, coloring, TV, her sweets, pictures, elephants and above all her family and friends.  She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. 

Besides her parents, Debbie is predeceased by her son-in-law Jesse Bradway. 

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Robert (Bob) Austin; daughters Rebecca (Joe) Bradway and Jammi (Dennis) Lorensen; son Matthew (Bev) Millington; brothers Jack (Heather) Bacon, Denny Bacon, Donny (Birdie) Bacon and Dan (Coral) Bacon; sisters Suzy (Dick) Virgil, Verna (Erwin) Bradway and Kristen Lortie; 10 grandchildren Anni, Kayla, Nick, Jesika, HarLee, Lewk (Zara), Jon, Marc, Nate and Kandi; great grandchild Lewka Lorensen; special nephew Dillon Bradway and special niece Tori Bradway along with many other nieces, nephews and cousins; friend and caretaker Jimmy Morehouse

Debbie’s family would like to thank High Peaks Hospice for their care and compassion during this difficult time.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be conducted at 11am, Friday, September 2, 2022 at Sodom Community Church, corner of Sodom Cross Road and Peaceful Valley Road with the Reverend Ronald Allen officiating.  

Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guest book, condolences, and directions.