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Deborah Tinsley Obituary

Deborah Jean Tinsley, 67, of China Grove died September 20, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare in Mooresville after a period of declining health. A funeral to celebrate Deborah's life will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 24 at Bethel Wesleyan Church with Rev. Joe Harding officiating. Her family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at noon on Wednesday, September 25 at West Lawn Memorial Park. Deborah was born April 1, 1952 in Greenville SC, a daughter of the late James and Hazel Graham Tinsley. In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Tinsley and her grandsons, Derek and Alex Kerr. In earlier years, Deborah was an employee of Cannon Mills, Plant 4 weave room, for 32 years. Later she worked for Lake Norman Hospital in Billing. She was forced to retire on disability after a bad car accident in 2013. She was a member of Bethel Wesleyan Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister; who will be dearly missed by her son Michael Crisco of Rockwell, her daughter Angie Kerr (Scott) of China Grove, her grandson Wesley Kerr, her sister Pam Bostian of Kannapolis and her brothers; Roger Tinsley of Lincolnton and David Tinsley of Alabama. Online condolences may be left www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

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Published by Salisbury Post on Sep. 22, 2019.

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Beverly Johnson

September 16, 2024

I'll always remember my sweet friend Debbie. Meeting at church, sharing meals whether she cooked or we ate out. Sooo much laughter, singing together, sharing burdens and rejoicing together. Taking a short trip here and there. What a time we had. Thank you Lord for the blessed times we shared

Wendy Mcmanus

September 25, 2019

I will always remember the good times at Bethel singing around the piano. You sang like an angel. You are singing with the angels now! Beautiful lady with a beautiful heart!

Shirley Clontz

September 24, 2019

I remember wonderful times we had in Bethel Wesleyan's singles group and how she sang like an Angel. To all family and friends, I am thinking of her and you with fond memories, and of course PRAYERS.

Denise Bailey Linder

September 23, 2019

It was an honor to have known you Deb and when I think of you I always see your smile. Thank you most especially for the love you showed to my best friend and your sister Pam. She is a better lady and friend because of your example. Thank you for allowing Pam to borrow your Beatles album so we could listen to it and figure out what their music was all about. So many people here on earth have been blessed to have known you and I for one am grateful to have been a part of your family's life. Go rest high, sweet girl. We'll hear your singing in our hearts.

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Beverly Johnson

September 23, 2019

To Debbie's loving family my heartfelt sympathy. I'm thankful I had a close friendship with Debbie. I remember her as always being a happy cheerful person with you a beautiful smile. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and what a great cook she was ! She was very loving and giving and had a beautiful voice the Lord has blessed her with. I'm happy and sad at the same time...sad because of what she had to go through here on Earth the last several years, even though each day was a blessing especially to her family. And yet I am elated that she stands before her Lord and Savior who she loved and trusted in for her salvation. I know this is a great loss for the family and close friends and I will be praying for you. God bless each and everyone of you

Kathy Campbell

September 22, 2019

Sending my condolences

Ashley Owens

September 22, 2019

You will forever be missed by so many aunt deb...I love you and I know your singing with the Angel's now....if love can build a bridge between your heart and mine rest in peace my sweet gaurdian angel, until we meet again

September 22, 2019

Angie and Pam I am so very sorry for your loss, I did not have the pleasure of meeting her but I have worked with you and Pam and went to school with Pam. May GOD wrap his loving arms around you all and give you peace and comfort prayers to you all and again I am truly sorry if you need to talk I am here. Beth Dunlap

Kathy Dantico

September 22, 2019

Deb was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. We had many laughs together at LNRMC. Her beautiful voice can now grace the heavenly choir. So sorry for your family. Love and prayers. Kathy Dantico / Venice Florida

Pam Tinsley Bostian

September 22, 2019

To my sister Debbie, you are missed already and i love you more than you will ever know. Thank you for being there for me when i was a kid and many other times. You are my hero and always will be. Until i see you in heaven.. tell our parents and Larry that i love them too.

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