Deborah Marlene Hester Blake, 55, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, died June 9 in NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following a three-year illness.She was a CNA with NHC Healthcare of Smithville, member of the Baptist Church and daughter of the late Cleo Holland Wells. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by stepfather, Emmitt Austin. Survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Billy Stoner of McMinnville; brother Carl Wayne Wooden of Livingston; nephew and spouse Terry and Tami Stoner of Smithville; niece Tammy Stoner Moats of Smithville; great-nieces and nephew Tyler, Caitlin, Heather and Brooklynn; and companion of 30 years Lonnie Medley of McMinnville.Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at High's Chapel with Johnny Haston to officiate.