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Deborah Allen REAVES
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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October 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. I worked with Debbie for four years a Sheltering Arms. God bless you.
Christine Lambert
Jacci Thomas
October 12, 2009
Monique, I am praying that God's peace and his strength be upon you and the whole Allen family to deal with the loss of your aunt. I am especially praying God's comfort and love surround Spencer and Matthew.
Rosalind Pittman
October 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I will always remember the exceptional way Deborah took care of my son Jabari during his time at Sheltering Arms. Always pleasant with that beautilful smile. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jabari Randolph and Roz
Tamara Fleming
October 10, 2009
That smile, is what I remember the most. Deborah could quietly light the room and lead the way with her wisdom and radiance. She touched so many lives through her work at Sheltering Arms. She inspired many of us.
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Jacqueline Porter
October 9, 2009
Cindy,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Cherish the memories of your sister and this should give you so comfort.
Cathy Taylor
October 9, 2009
My thoughts and prays are with you and your family. I knew Debbie for many years when we worked at Sheltering Arms. I always looked forward to her radiant smile. She was always willing to lend a helping hand even if it meant working the night shift.God be with you.
Nadine White
October 8, 2009
May God Bless and keep you at this time of sorrow. Deborah was a wonderful person. I worked with her many years ago at Sheltering Arms. She was very helpful,understanding and cheerful, I enjoyed working with her. She surely will be missed.
Delbora Dillard
October 8, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Carolyn J. Dunk
October 8, 2009
To Spencer, Sons,and The Allen Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie was more than a cousin or family member, she was a true close friend. I will miss her so much. My prayers are with you always.
Richard Cherry (Park 500)
October 8, 2009
Spencer,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during your time ob bereavement. With my deepest sympathy!
October 8, 2009
Spencer,our prayers go out to you in the loss of your loved one,may God comfort you and your family in your loss. From your Park 500 family
Cheryl Hall
October 8, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Reaves family. I had the honor and privilege of working with Debbie at Sheltering Arms. My prayer for you is that you will find peace and solace in your memories of this lovely individual.
Gloria Pugh
October 8, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Johnson
October 8, 2009
To the Reaves Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Debbie was a wonderful and cheerful person. She always had a smile on he face and was a pleasure to work with. Rest in peace me sister in the lord.
Thomas James
October 8, 2009
To Spencer, the boys and the Allen Family,
Words could not express the sorrow in our hearts when we learned of Debbie's passing. Not only was Debbie a wonderful person, she was my cousin, my wife's classmate and high school friend. We will miss Debbie. May God stand with you in this time of sadness. If their is anything my family can do for you and your family, please let us know.
Sonya Pitchford
October 8, 2009
To Spencer and The Boy's - I'm in a state of shock because Debbie and I go back a long ways we use to work together at Shelterings Arms Hospital back in the late 80's. I love Debbie like a big sister and I'm going to really miss her a lot. May god continue to bless you all and know that Debbie is no longer suffering any more. God bless...
Love,
Sonya Pitchford
Highland Springs, VA.
Deloris Shelton
October 8, 2009
Aunt Virginia, Carrie and the Reaves family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Deloris & James
October 8, 2009
To the Reaves and Allen family,my prayers are with you all.Tim Warren and your friends at Phillip Morris,God bless
Denise McLaughlin Johnson
October 8, 2009
To Families of Debbie Allen Reaves:
Debbie and I were classmates graduating in 1975 from Goochland High School. I was shocked and saddened to her of her passing. May your memories of Debbie help you make it through the difficult days ahead and May God forever bless you all.
With Sympathy`
Deborah Finney
October 8, 2009
Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss and offer my deepest condolences. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Lauren
October 8, 2009
Praying for the family that they will find strength in this time of pain.
Janice Pace
October 8, 2009
Cindy and Family,
I was so sadden to hear the loss of your sister. I remember you spoke about her so much. Please know that I'm here for you if you need me. May God bless each of you during this difficult time.
Cheryl Chandler
October 8, 2009
Cindy,
My prayers are with you and your family. I know its hard but God won't let you down. I know Debdie will be missed by all.
THELMA BLACKWELL
October 7, 2009
TO THE REAVES FAMILY I MET DEBORAH AT SHELTERING ARMS WE WORK TOGETHER A LONG TIME. SHE WILL BE MISS I WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN PRAY THELMA BLACKWELL
Coach Dana
October 7, 2009
Mathew, You are in our hearts and in our prayers. Your mom will be truly missed. We are here for you and know that God is watching over her now. If there is anything we can do for you, know we are here.
The Laurel Panthers.
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
October 8, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
October 7, 2009
Working at Sheltering Arms the nurses are often described as Angels on Earth. Debbie was truly an Angel, she will now pick up her heavenly wings and be a Guardian Angel to look after and protect those she has left behind. It was a pleasure to work with Debbie, she helped me get through some tough times of my own. Debbie will be missed by all who were pleasured to know her.
Connie Starcher
Robin Allen
October 7, 2009
My Aunt Debbie.......
I love you and I will miss you so very much..... You expressed to me how much you loved the Lord, and now you are dancing on 14-karat gold glass floors and walls of rare precious stones.Wow... Thanks for being such a beautiful role model for your family and for me. You will always live in my heart. Do a dance for me....
Denise Hornberger
October 7, 2009
What a shock this is, to loose someone like Debbie at such a young age, I knew her through work at Sheltering Arms and she was the best, always with a smile, she could tease with the best of them and her easy going manner put both patients and their families at ease, I will miss her, my heart and prayers are with her family and may god bless them.
October 7, 2009
Matthew and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we are here for you, and please let us know if you should need anything. May the LORD keep you and Bless you.
The Henleys Darrian (Daryl & Natasha)
Celestine Lee
October 7, 2009
I am just hearing about Debbie. I am very sadden about this. I am, and will always remember hear silky soft spoken voice. Her soft demeanor under pressure was truly what I enjoyed about her the most.And that I will always take with me. My heart go out to the family. I to worked with her for years at Sheltering Arms.
Alayna Hall
October 7, 2009
Sheila, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know your sister will be missed. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
October 6, 2009
My heart is heavy after hearing of your loss. I'm sure in your home there is a large void. I'm lifting you up in prayer and am hoping you receive comfort knowing that Debbie was admired, loved and appreciated in her professional life. She was fun to work with and such a caring nurse.
I will miss her.
Angie Ratekin
Mechanicsville, VA
Caroline Fleming
October 6, 2009
Wow the world has lost a great person. Debbie helped me through those first tough months of being a new nurse. She was caring, understanding, and taught me a lot. We would often joked about the joys and hardships of raising boys. Debbie will not be forgotten. I will miss her smile and laugh. Prayers are with her family during this time.
Elvira Jefferson Clegg
October 6, 2009
To the family:
I am truly sorry for your loss. Deborah was a wonderful lady. We worked together at Sheltering Arms for many years. I feel honored to have known her. Thinking of you.
Amborah Liggan
October 6, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Debbie. Debbie was truly a great person, and a wonderful nurse. I learned a lot about nursing from Debbie, and I only hope that one day I can become like the person and professional that she was. I will always remember her smiling face and her lovely singing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myonn Smith
October 6, 2009
Iwould like to express my condolences to your family
my thought and prayer are with you . May god guide you
and help all of you
.
Anita Wilkinson
October 6, 2009
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know Debbie will be missed by many. She was a kind, caring, compassionate woman who always thought of others before herself. She was loved by her family and friends and she returned that love unconditionally.
God be with you always.
Robyn Loving
October 6, 2009
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Debbie. I knew her through her work at Sheltering Arms. She was a caring, bright, articulate, competent nurse. I will miss her radiant smile, her sunny disposition, and the way she treated those who knew her. She had a way with putting people at ease. She stood up for what she believed, gave me advice, and shared her knowledge of nursing. I enjoyed hearing stories about her family. I will miss her dearly. Debbie was a true friend.
Wanda Henderson
October 6, 2009
Spencer you and your family are in our prayers.Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal. We are here if you need us. Wanda & Cecil Henderson.
Lorncie Washington
October 6, 2009
You will be missed. Im going to always remember all of our talks at work and i will always remember your smile. Love you so much Debbie.
The Dortch Family
October 6, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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