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Debora SECHRIEST Obituary
She was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula, and a 1984 graduate of Tabb High School.
Debora is survived by her parents, Brenda and Wayne Sechriest; brother, Stephen, his wife, Carmen, and their children, Zachary, Collin and Lauren, all of Seaford; and her best friend, Lance Joyner.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Debora SECHRIEST
Veronica Young
May 11, 2010
Steve
I am so sorry to hear about your sister - being here in Kentucky I am normally the last to know. Know that you and your family are in my prayers and if there is anything that I can do I am here.
Carol Joyner
May 2, 2010
My heart goes out to all of those who loved Debbie. We were fortunate to know Debbie, but for a short time,and to know Debbie was to love her. She bought the sunshine into Lance's life and I know she will continue to smile down upon him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diana Bristow
April 30, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Debbie and I had been friends for 20 years. I saw her over Christmas and she spoke of the kindness that her parents have given her over the years. She was truly a very pretty girl. May God give your family strength and peace to get through each passing day ahead.
Tom & Deb
April 29, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Tom & Deb
April 29, 2010
We are thinking of you! You will be missed !
Linda Wood
April 29, 2010
Brenda and Wayne, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayer is that God will comfort you and give you peace. I pray that your wonderful memories will in time bring you great joy.
Kevin Joyner
April 29, 2010
I've know Debbie for many years, and have always thought of her as a special person. I will always love her and will miss her greatly.
Love, Kevin
KARLENE STUDLEY
April 29, 2010
SORRY ABOUT DEBORA I WAS THERE AT THE HOSPITAL WHEN SHE WAS SICK. MY BROTHER TOLD ME SHE WAS IN THE PAPER KIRK WALSH. I STILL WORK AT THE VET HOSPITAL. SHE WAS SO SWEET AND HAD ALOT OF LOVE TO GIVE OUT.
Kevin Joyner
April 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Scott
April 29, 2010
Debbie was a joy to know. I'll always remember her smiling and laughing. She always made me feel better.
Jim Root
April 29, 2010
My deepest sympathy. Debbie's kindness knew no boundry. She was an angel. God Bless all those who knew her.
Jim Root
April 29, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Sechriest and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Debby's kindness knew no boundaries.She was an angel in her own right. She will be greatly missed. God Bless.
Brad Williams
April 29, 2010
Mr & Mrs Sechriest and Steve-
I wanted to pass on my condolences for your loss and pray that God puts his healing hand on all of you. Though I had not seen her in 20+ years, I knew Debbie in high school and will always remember her for how kind she was, always friendly and smiling. God bless you.
Jessica
April 29, 2010
To Debbie's Family,
She was a joy to know and work with and will be truly missed. God bless you all in this time of need and know that she will be forever missed
Sherry Hudgins-Wheless
April 28, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Sechriest; and Family,
My Deepest Sympathy Goes out to you! Deb was a Great Friend to Me and I Will Miss Her and Carry Her Smile in My Heart Forever.... May Memories Comfort You! God Bless!
WOODY MITCHELL
April 28, 2010
WAYNE AND FAMILY...I AM VERY SORRY TO READ IN THE NEWSPAPER ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR DAUGHTER. WE USE TO WORK TOGETHER IN THE SHIPYARD AND M. ROSENBLATT AND SON. I CAN'T BEGIN TO IMAGINE WHAT THIS WOULD BE LIKE,AS I ALSO HAVE A 44YEAR OLD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...WOODY MITCHELL
Walker & Jacci Harmon
April 28, 2010
Dear Brenda and Wayne,
Walker and I send our deepest sympathy to you in your time of need. May God bless you and guide you through this period of grief.
Walker and Jacci
Rich Hamblin
April 28, 2010
My thoughts go out to your family and my long time friend Lance. Debbie was truly a wonderful caring person and great friend. She will truly be missed, never forgotten, and welcomed in heaven.
Scott Emerson
April 28, 2010
Mr & Mrs Sechriest i am very sorry to hear about Debora's passing.She was a great person.and a very dear friend to me.May God bless you all in this time of grief.
Ami Smith
April 28, 2010
Mr & Mrs Sechriest, I am so sorry to read of Debbie's passing. We attended school and graduated together at Tabb. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kimberly Hudgins and Family
April 28, 2010
May God bless The Sechriest Family. We will Always have our Debbie Dew in our Hearts and Memories! She will Truly be Missed.
April 28, 2010
Wayne & Brenda, We are saddened by your loss and offer our deepest sympathies. Your friends at Port Myers,
Dick & Gail Waterman
Patrick O'Malley
April 28, 2010
Go n-éirí an bóthar leat.
Go raibh cóir na gaoithe i gcónaí leat.
Go dtaitní an ghrian go bog bláth ar do chlár éadain, go dtite an bháisteach go bog mín ar do ghoirt.
Agus go gcasfar le chéile sinn arís, go gcoinní Dia i mbois a láimhe thú.
Patrick O'Malley
April 28, 2010
The O'Malley's send their thoughts and prayers to the Sechriest family and all who knew and loved Debora.
Patrick R. O'Malley
Amanda Marshall-Wimmer
April 28, 2010
My prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Debbie. she was a daughter, friend, sister, and a joy to have had in our lives.i have peace in my heart knowing that she is watching over us. I choose to celebrate her life,and remember all the love she showed us.She will never be forgotten, cuz to know her was to love her.prayers up for all who loved and knew her.She will be missed:(
Mike Geiger
April 28, 2010
My deepest sympathies to all of ya'll. I loved Debbie very much and cherished our time together. Even after we stopped seeing each other we still remained friends and in touch with one another. I will miss her more than you know. May God bless Debbie and this wonderful family (especially Lauren,Colin and Zach). May peace be with you all, Michael Geiger
Dawn and Lee Midkiff
April 28, 2010
Lee and I are so saddened by the news of Debbie's passing. We have all been friends since high school. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends at this very hard time. Debbie, Lee and I had many good times together. We will always cherish those good memories.
Love
Dawn and Lee Midkiff
Melissa King
April 28, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie was such a sweet girl. I only knew her for about a year, but that was enough to see what a wonderful person she was. I will truly miss her.
Dawn Joyner
April 28, 2010
To the Sechriest Family (Brenda & Wayne, Stephen & Carmen and kids): My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Debbie was a very special person, was really loved and will be greatly missed. She brought so much joy and happiness into my Brother Lance’s life and I’ll be forever grateful for that. To know her was to know her love of life. Wish we were able to have her with us for a much longer time.
Love, Dawn
Tammy Wetherell
April 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Sechriest Family. Heaven gained an Angel with a BEAUTIFUL smile..
Christine Wood
April 28, 2010
Brenda,
I am so sorry to hear about Debbie.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly (Bailey) Mallard
April 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Glen null
April 28, 2010
debiedo i will sadly miss u u were a frnd . RABBIT
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