Deborah Jean "Debbie" Baker

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Baker obituary, Winchester, VA

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Baker

Deborah Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Omps Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Amherst Chapel on Feb. 7, 2024.
Deborah (Debbie) Jean Baker, 67, of Winchester, Virginia passed away peacefully, February 6, 2024, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center.
Debbie was born on January 20, 1957, in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of the late Donald and Aline Funkhouser. She was a graduate of James Wood High School. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, but most importantly her grandson, Ethan. She enjoyed shopping and a good margarita on the rocks.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, April Denise Funkhouser and her brother Donnie Funkhouser. Debbie is survived by her daughter, Rhonda DeHaven and her husband William, grandson Ethan, the light of her life and grand dog Tucker; stepson, Paul Baker and wife Lori; special daughter in law, Alecia Keeler, grandchildren, Chelsie Beatty, Jordian and Zach Baker; sisters Pam Corbin and husband Art and Darlene Townsend; 4 Great Grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by her daughter of the heart Kim Ayer and her husband Jeff and daughter Ashley, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Debbie will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 9 from 6 to 8pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. A memorial service in celebration of Debbie will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 10am at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Dennis Smith officiating. A reception will follow at Valley Bible Church in Stephens City, Virginia.
Those who wish to remember Debbie in a special way may make gifts in her memory to Faith, Love and Laughter Concert, care of Valley Bible Church, 578 Double Church Rd, Stephens City, VA 22655 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St, #405, Winchester, VA 22601.
Many thanks to the staff and care team at Rose Hill Health and Rehab where she spent the last five years and Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center for the great care, they provided Debbie with during her time of need.

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