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Deborah Annette Willingham, 65, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born in Resaca, Georgia, on September 30, 1960, to the late Harold and Martha Flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Daniel.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy Townsend Sr., Brian Townsend, and Lee Townsend Jr; daughters, Angel Sumner and Deanna “Dee Dee” Gillman; brothers, Michael Flowers and Eric Flowers; sisters, Sandra Rogers, Sharon Flowers, and Teresa Atkins; nephew, Jeff Redden; grandchildren, Brandon Townsend, Justin Townsend, Timothy Townsend Jr., Nevan Townsend, Isabelle, Dylan, Luke, Jacob, Cody, Desiarea, Logan, and Daisey; great-grandchildren, Lily, Violet, and Olivia
Deborah was great mother and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed flowers and working in her garden. She had a giving heart and would help anybody that she could.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 1:00PM at White Graves Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM from White Graves Baptist Church with Pastor Will Allen officiating. Burial will follow in White Graves Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Deborah Annette Willingham.
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