DEBORAH was born to Chester and Linda Bates on October 9, 1952. She is proceeded in death by her father, Chester Bates; mother, Linda Bates; sister, Annette Ellis; and brother, Gene Bates. She leaves behind her daughter, Jessica (Todd); daughter, Misty; son, Jeff; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. All of them she loved dearly. She started doing hair at 19 years old and has been doing hair for 50 years. Starting out at Blackwood's, then to Shirley's, and finally settling in a Classic Cutters. She did her last hair cut on February 15, 2022. Deborah put up a brave fight against Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. She gained complete healing and her wings on July 6, 2022 @ 2:32 p.m., surrounded by loved ones. Her family would like to give a special thanks to Cavalier Healthcare of England, Affinity Hospice, and Landmark Baptist Church of England.

Published July 17, 2022