Debra Jenkins-Hall was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 15, 1955. She was born to Ruby Rhone and Quincy Adams. She attended Oklahoma City public schools and graduated from Northeast High School in 1947. She moved to Seattle, Washington where she met and married Preston Nelson, they had their first born child, Krystle Nelson. The family relocated to Baltimore, Maryland and had their son Fernon Nelson. While in Baltimore, Debra attended a nursing program, where she obtained a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She cared for the elderly and the needy. Debra and her two children relocated to Midwest City, Oklahoma to be closer to her family. Debra, was committed to raising her children. She later met and married Elwyn De Wayne Hall. During tax season she was employed at H&R Block and at the Veterans Hospital until her health failed due to Lupus. Baptized at an early age under Elder Frank Patton, Jr. of the Church of the Living God- PGT., and later she became a member of Victory Temple Church of God in Christ, where she served under the leadership of Bishop Malcolm W. Coby. She attended faithfully until her death. Debra leaves her dear family and friends to cherish her sweet memories.