Deborah Lynn Layton Pope

I just learned about Debbie this past Sunday 2/28/07.

I was totally shocked to hear that Debbie had passed. Debbie and I went way, way back since 1965. Since the day I met her she has left a smile on my face of all the fond memories I had with her and her family. Donald, I am so sorry for you and Lee. To Betty and "Kimbo" and all your family. I don't know if you remember me but I will see you all soon. Debbie will now be with Cathy Ellington and so many other friends she touched...

I just heard about this on Sunday. I am so sorry to hear about Miss Debbie's passing away. She and Miss Kimbo were so wonderful to us when my kids Jack and Joe were at Noah's Ark. I feel so sad for all of you. My prayers are with you.

Miss Debbie was my middle school Sunday School teacher at FBCW and no matter how much of a "terror" I was, she loved me all the same. She was a wonderful woman. The most wonderful person I have ever met. So wonderful, that she made an impact on me and 18 years after that Sunday School class I still remember her and her bubbly personality. I was deeply saddened to hear the news this morning. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with your family. May God give you the strength to move...

Pastor Donald and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss and have had you in my thoughts and prayers since hearing about Debbie's homegoing. Although we never know what the future holds, we know who holds the future. I will continue to pray for you during the difficult days you will face ahead.

In Christ's Love,

Vickie Faircloth Lawson
(Former Englewood Baptist Member)

As Debbie's sister-in-law, I loved her so much & will miss her everyday. I never used the word in-law because she was more like a sister to me. I thank God for allowing Debbie to become a part of our family. She was loved by all of us & we will miss her. She was a great asset to my brother & was a terrific pastor's wife. What a gift she was. Please continue to pray for Donald, Lee & all the family. Her passing is a tremendous loss to us all.

Our hearts are with the Pope Family. Kelsie and I have been blessed by knowing "Miss Debbie" these past six years. She was truly a wonderful woman, one whom made a difference in our lives with her grace and smile. "Miss Debbie" was able to make each child feel so loved and more importantly full of self confidence. As a parent, she was able to resite a scripture that would put everyday parental trials and tribulations inprospective, then we'd pray. The impact "Miss Debbie" has made on the...

I have known Mrs Debbie since I went to Noah's Ark, starting about 12 years ago. She was a major part of my childhood while I attended there and was still a part of my life after I left, and I even visited her occasionally just to see her smiling face. I was so shocked to hear the news from one of my friends who also went there with me. She just seemed like someone who would live forever; I couldn't even imagine this sort of thing even happening. She was an angel to everyone, and I'm not...

We wanted to say how sorry we were to hear about Miss Debbie. Our son Casey use to go to Noah's Arch for after school care. He loved Miss Debbie and enjoyed everything she taught them. Miss Debbie was truly our angel here on earth. We will miss her. You are all in our prayer.

Our short time being our Pastorial family we will miss her and continue to pray for the family.
wanda and michael harris