Faye Deffebach

Faye C. Deffebach, 87, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Wesley Court in Abilene, Texas. Born in Cisco, Texas on October 16, 1924, Faye was the daughter of Dovie (Brown) and Edward L. Callarman. A graduate of Cisco High School, she received a degree from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and her Master of Education degree from Hardin-Simmons University. She taught 7th and 8th grade History in Snyder ISD for 43 years. In 1988 Faye moved from Snyder to Abilene where she was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Faye married Thomas M. "Tommy" Deffebach on May 27, 1956 in Snyder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy, on August 6, 1995; son, Mike Deffebach in 1968; parents; and five brothers, James, Neil, George, Elbert and Eldon Callarman. Survivors include one brother, David Callarman of Cisco; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Tempie Kirk of Abilene. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 25, in Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco with Dr. Linda Susan Mitchell, minister of First United Methodist Church in Cisco, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Faye will be available for viewing on Friday, February 24, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Following the graveside service on Saturday, the family will receive friends at First United Methodist Church, 405 W 8th Street in Cisco, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church Television Ministry, 525 Beech St., Abilene, TX 79601.