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My children are members of the Varina family currently, and she will be greatly missed.
D. Chambers
January 03, 2012


Richmond, Virginia
COMER, Deborah H. "Debby," 67, of Varina, Va., entered eternal rest on January 1, 2012. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 47 years, James J. Comer; son, James R. Comer "Jimmy" (Amy); daughters, Kendra Madison (Rick), Kristin Pollard (Craig), and Shannon Wood (E.B.); and aunt, Jane Gatling. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Mable Fox and Ann Schaffer; grandchildren, Tyler and Lacie Madison, Meaghan and Eryn Comer, Marissa Wood, and Anderson and Collin Pollard. Debby retired after 31 years of service with Varina Elementary School where she served as a nurse and later as secretary. Upon moving to Varina, Va. in 1969, she became a member of Laurel Hill United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home located at 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. Services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 2 p.m. at Laurel Hill United Methodist Church located at 1919 New Market Road, Richmond, Va., with interment to follow at Laurel Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
My children are members of the Varina family currently, and she will be greatly missed.
D. Chambers
January 03, 2012
To the Comer family - I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I believe Mrs. Comer touched the lives of everyone that went through Varina Elementary. I remember her from my childhood as being very kind and patient. I know my Mother loved working with her. You are all in my prayers.
Amy Yates - Henrico, VA
January 03, 2012
Kendra & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rick, Shari, Brad and Taylor Deemer
January 03, 2012 | Mechanicsville, VA

Kristin, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know that she leaves behind many fond memories.for you to cheirsh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Remember to lean on the Lord and he shall sustain you through this difficult time. The Lord now has another one of his blessed children home with him. In Christian Love, Mrs. Marion
January 03, 2012
Kendra & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you as you go through this difficult time. May your loving memories of your mom sustain you. God Bless.
Alison and John Johnson
January 03, 2012 | Richmond, VA
To the Comer Family - Our prayers go out to you during your loss. Mrs. Comer was a fantastic lady and we will miss her greatly. The Lord will see you thru ths difficult time. The Gibson Family of LHUMC.
Diane Gibson
January 03, 2012 | Henrico, VA
Jimmy and family,
Sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony and Maria Snyder
January 03, 2012 | Mechanicsville, VA
Kendra & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ricky, Jody & Haleigh Wright
January 02, 2012 | Mechanicsville, VA
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deborah. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and I know you all will miss her terribly. I know I'll miss keeping her hair in shape and having a chat. Blessings
Paige and Fred Hedgecoth
January 02, 2012 | Varina, VA