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Deborah Johnston-Gaston Obituary

Deborah Johnston-Gaston

A visitation for Deborah Johnston-Gaston, 49, Lawrence will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. She died August 28, 2015 at her home.

She was born March 7, 1966 in Ozark, Arkansas the daughter of Melton Gene Sampley and Margaret (Henry) Sampley Edwards.

She attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and University of Texas in Houston. She received her real estate license and also attended the Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Paris, France.

She worked as a real estate agent in Arkansas and was a medical assistant for Dr. Gaston in Lawrence. She also worked for Schlumberger International.

She was a member of FFA and was named the FFA Queen. She enjoyed her family, spending time golfing and snow skiing in Colorado.

She married Dr. Lawrence Gaston on May 18, 2002 in Big Cedar Lodge in Table Rock, Arkansas. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her two daughters, Natalie Johnston of Kansas City, MO; Haley Johnston of Manhattan, KS; her mother Margaret Edwards and husband, Dale of Van Buren, AR; her grandmother, Minia Henry of Van Buren, AR; her brothers, Terry Sampley of Van Buren, AR; Stacey Sampley of Ft. Smith, AR; former mother-in- law, Norma Johnston of Pratt, KS; former brother-in-laws, Patrick Johnston of Leawood, KS and Michael Johnston of Pratt, KS. She was preceded in death by her father, Melton Sampley and her late husband, Kelly Johnston.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 2, 2015.
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Haley, Im so sorry for your loss of your mommy. I feel your pain and please call if I can help you in any way. Love u, Joanie Haley

September 12, 2015

Sorry to hear about the lose of Debbie. She was a great woman. Prayers to you and your family at this time.

Dawnett

September 8, 2015

So sorry to see that you have lost your sweet wife. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

mary lemesany

September 7, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. So for your loss.

cotton

September 7, 2015

So sorry to hear about Debbie. Thoughts and prayers to all of her family.

Kelli Church

September 5, 2015

Dr Gaston, I was really sad to find out that your wife has passed so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.

Jennifer Bowman (Bartz)

September 5, 2015

Dr. Gaston, Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I was shocked when my father told me of it. May the thoughts and prayers from those of us who value you as a physician along with the love of family and friends bring you comfort at this time.

Sharon Aikins

September 3, 2015

Rest in Peace

September 3, 2015

Bob and I are so very sorry for your loss. Debbie was a wonderful friend, mother and wife and she will be dearly missed.

Kristen White

September 2, 2015

Dr. Gaston,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peg Wessel RN

September 2, 2015

Olivia Petersen

September 2, 2015

We are so saddened by this terrible loss. Debbie will be greatly missed by many in the neighborhood. Our thoughts are with you during this hard time. Please know that we are here for you if you need anything.

Josie, Derek and Layla Andre

September 2, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God comfort you.

Bridge and Janice Cox

September 2, 2015

May grace and peace abound during this difficult time. We are praying for each of you earnestly and love you dearly.

Always,

Hope Faflick and Family

Hope Faflick

September 2, 2015

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love to you all.

David and Linda Hutchinson

September 2, 2015

We will greatly miss you and the life you brought to our families. We will always cherish and take care of your family.

Patrick Johnston

September 2, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Joanna Hendry

September 2, 2015

Larry & girls, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if you should need anything. Take care.

Lori Dalrymple

September 2, 2015

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