Debra Joyce Stewart, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Monday, April 11, 2022, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on October 11, 1955, in Fort Smith to the late Elzie Murphy and Ruby May (Gillespy) Murphy. She was 66 years old.

She is survived by her children, Linda Cowan of Fort Smith and Christopher Murphy of Fayetteville; a brother, Bobby Murphy and wife Barbara of Fort Smith; a sister, Gladys Murphy of Missouri; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

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