Deborah Manypenny

Deborah Manypenny obituary, Gloucester, VA

Deborah Manypenny

Deborah Manypenny Obituary

Visit the Cremation Society of Virginia Chesapeake Office website to view the full obituary.
Deborah Manypenny, aged 78, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Gloucester, VA. Born on December 2, 1947, in East Liverpool, OH, Deborah lived a life filled with love, generosity, and kindness.

Deborah was a beacon of warmth and joy to all who knew her. She found happiness in the simple pleasures of life-reading captivating novels, baking delightful treats, cooking heartwarming meals, and sewing beautiful creations. Her home was always filled with the comforting aroma of her culinary masterpieces and the sound of laughter as she watched her favorite TV shows and classic John Wayne films. A devoted fan of George Strait, her love for music added rhythm to her days and joy to her heart.

A woman of great compassion, Deborah was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her selflessness and kindness left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered. Her greatest joy, however, came from spending time with her beloved family, who were the center of her world.

Deborah's legacy continues through her cherished sons, Gary Lee Sanford Jr, Michael Allen Sanford, and Matthew Charles Sanford, and her adored grandchildren, Tyler Michael Sanford, Caitlyn Nicole Sanford, Jacob William Sanford, Joshua G. Sanford, Ryan Dakota Sanford, Cody Lee Sanford, Jeremy Michael Sanford, and Brittney Nicole Sanford. She is also survived by her loving sister, Saundra Moats, and daughter-in-law, Holly Sanford.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Charles and Lois Sprouse, her brother, Charles Sprouse Jr, her beloved husband, Michael Noel Manypenny, her grandson, Mitchell Sanford, and her dear puppy, Maxwell Noel.

Though Deborah has left this earthly realm, her spirit lives on in the hearts of her family and friends. Her life was a testament to the power of love, kindness, and unwavering faith in the goodness of people. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know her
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