Deborah Hayes Byron passed away July 31, 2018 at Bethany House in Auburn. She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Stokes, Jr.; daughter, Ann Byron Stokes Gray (Craig) of North Carolina; son, David Patrick Stokes of Auburn; grandchildren: Trey and Collins Elizabeth Gray; brother, Robert Byron (Lori) of Montana; nieces: Robin and Elizabeth Byron. A private memorial will be held at a later date in Owingsville, Kentucky. The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, that you donate to your charity of choice.