DEBORAH ANN AUST

Deborah Ann Aust, 71, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center in Mt Vernon. She was born in Yuba City, Calif. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1953; the daughter of W. L. (Dub) Cariker and Jeraldine (Coker) McDaniel.
She was a 1971 graduate of Yuba City High School in California.
She married David Allen Aust, Sr. on Saturday, Nov. 28, 1970, in California.
She helped the community by volunteering for many years with Howdy Neighbor Days in Pierce City and was a founding member of the Shoal Creek Revival Church in Pierce City.
She is survived by her two sons, David Allen (Stephanie) Aust, Jr. of Monett and Anthony Dwayne (Amie) Aust of Mt. Vernon; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five siblings: Pam Aust of Republic, Tracy Warnow of Mt. Vernon and Lonnie McDaniel, Debbie Dobbins and Mitchel Cariker all of California; as well as her nieces and nephews; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Aust, Sr; and her parents, Dub Cariker and Plummer and Jeraldine McDaniel.
She has been cremated at her own request. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, May 31, at First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon with Pastor Billy Ray Harvill officiating.
Arrangements were entrusted to the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.