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Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Harmon Cheek
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Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Harmon Cheek, age 69, of Randleman passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital.
Debbie was born on June 22, 1955 in Randolph County to Leonard and Juanita Rotenizer Harmon.
She was a 1973 graduate of Asheboro High School and a 1977 graduate of UNC where she received her bachelor’s in nursing degree. Debbie loved being a nurse for the past 40 years. Her career included being a travel nurse, working for Randolph Health, and home healthcare.
Debbie enjoyed traveling the world, loved her family and would do anything for them.
Debbie is survived by her husband of 34 years, Lewis Cheek; daughter, Wanda (Brad) Handy of Seven Lakes; son, Bill (Susan) Cheek of Asheboro; grandchildren, Chris, Stephanie, Beth and Katie; eight great grandchildren; brother, Roger Harmon of Asheboro.
In addition to her parents Debbie was preceded in death by her sister Janet Harmon.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm in the Glenn ”Mac” Pugh Chapel with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. The burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
The family request contributions be made to Sky Diamond Rescue, 2878 Kivett Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407 or Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203
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