Deborah Heath Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

HEATH, Deborah DEBORAH (DEBBY) GAYLE HEATH Deborah (Debby) Gayle Heath, 61, daughter of the late Harry and Grace Gilliam, entered the heavenly Kingdom of God on Saturday, November 29, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She leaves behind her best friend and partner; husband Bill Heath, to whom she was married for forty-three years. Five beautiful and successful children survive her: Sarah Elizabeth, Alice Christine, Mary Katherine, Edward III and Rachel Victoria. Three grandchildren also survive her: Colin, Mallory and Coby, a sister, Anne Burrow and several nieces and nephews, including Cindy Bishop. Debby, a registered nurse, had a tremendous passion for life and her husband, Bill and their children, were her greatest treasures. She was passionate about reading, music, antiquing, and interior decorating. She was dedicated to treating her hospice patients and helping their families. Especially gratifying to her was spending time with her loving family. The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Thursday at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. (770) 564-2726

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Carolyn Reynolds

January 9, 2025

I worked with Debby at Doctor's Hospital 1982-1983. She was a wonderful person. My condolences to her family. I was sadden to see she died at such a young age.

Cindy Bishop

November 27, 2020

Thanksgiving is an especially hard time for our family -- Mainly because it is the anniversary of our beloved Aunt Debby's passing Debby taught all of us so much. Just this week I was telling a friend how I learned the visualization technique from Debby. Imagine yourself doing whatever you fear the most and then execute it by playing out the script you created in your mind for success. She also taught us that time is money. It might cost you two cents a Christmas Card to have your local mailing house put a stamp on 100 Christmas Cards. You could've done it yourself. But your time is probably worth more than the 2 cents per envelope it could to have someone else do that for you and free up your time. Love Love Love Aunt Debby. Miss her dearly and think of her often. Would be curious what things Aunt Debby taught others

Cindy Bishop

November 27, 2019

love and miss her all the time. Can hear her words of inspiration in my head. Tragic Loss to our father, especially to her children and husband.

L Frye

October 1, 2012

Debby you were in my thoughts today as I took my kids to school. Thank you for all the motherly advice you gave me. May your light continue to shine in the lives you touched!! Can't wait to see you in heaven.

Alice Heath

November 29, 2010

I miss you Mom!

Jason Bowen

December 22, 2008

Alice I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have my condolences and my most heartfelt prayers. I hope that you are able to accept your Mother's passing and know that she will be waiting for you to join her in Heaven. God Bless you and your family Alice.

Kellee Flanders

December 12, 2008

Alice, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. No words can express how difficult a time like this can be. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need to talk, I am here for you.

Caroline Locke

December 10, 2008

Oh, Alice. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I know how dear your mother was to you, and how great her influence on you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

James Denton

December 7, 2008

Gone are the days that we all laughed and lived together with my Aunt Debbie , her mom Grace and her sister ...my mom Anne. I remember those days so well, and back then everything was so simple . But time marches on . We all grow up and start our lives with wives or husbands then come children and school....the list goes on and on and each day we take for granted that our loved ones will be there ....forever it seems...until on day they are called home. We were all so fortunate to have our lives touched by Debbie...And although she is not with us in body she will surely be with us in mind and spirit.Sadly we will miss you and love you all of our days. Our prayers extend to the entire Heath Family .....Love you all ...from the Denton family James, Bonnie,Jenny and Nicole .

Michelle Magwood

December 3, 2008

Debby will be greatly missed. I worked with her once at a nursing home in Tucker, and as a young nurse learned alot from her. The things that I learned from her ,I am able to apply today as a nurse. The one most important thing that I learned from Debby was how to love and appreciate Hospice Care. In the beginning I did not like talking, let alone thinking about hospice care. But Debby made families feel comforted during that difficult an sad time.May God be the comforter to your family that Debby was to many families during there time of need at this time.

Karin Efman

December 3, 2008

Debby was a wonderful and special person. I knew her as the caring nurse who loved her patients. My thoughts and prayers are with your family

Jim Capps

December 3, 2008

Mary,

We were so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. For you and your family - I hope you find comfort and peace as only God can give.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim, Diane, & Brian Capps

Cindy Bishop

December 3, 2008

Deborah, my favorite aunt is like a second mother to me. She is already missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Such a vibrant, spirited woman with healing hands, a beautiful smile and sparkling eyes. I love her so much and am blessed by the years I had her to love and her to love me.

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