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Deborah Wooten Obituary
July 27, 1952 - February 25, 2025
Ashland, VA. Deborah "Debbie" Gray Wooten, 72, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2025. Debbie was a cum laude graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Class of 1974.
While pursuing her degree in Russian Studies, (graduating with Honors), Debbie was employed as a Summer Intern with The Voice of America. Upon graduation from R-MWC she began her professional career in the U.S. Department of State. She later became an Air Traffic Controller at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC). She rose in rank to be one of the first female FAA Supervisors while serving at RIC. She was also a pilot, caregiver, volunteer to many local community organizations, and a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. Her great love for her Friesian horses, Rintze and Gerben, was well known and they shared Life together on her beautiful farm, Rintzeland. Debbie and Rintze received numerous driving competitions and festival awards over the years, including status in the Friesian Horse Association of North America. Her 'family' also included her cherished cats over the years. Debbie leaves behind a sister Dee Beggarly (Van), brother Gray (Diana), sister MaryEllen, nephews US Army CPT Connor Wooten, Brian Beggarly and Hunter Beggarly.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m., at Kitchen 33, 13155 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, VA. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to The Sunflower Initiative, a scholarship program to support young women desiring to attend a woman's college (thesunflowerinitiative.org) and note that the gift is in memory of Deborah Wooten.
Blessings of Light, Laughter and Love. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.
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Marilyn Stulb
April 10, 2025
Debbie was such a wonderful lady! We took Healing Touch classes together and then she was a Helper for me later in our work. She was so supportive and organized, but mostly she was just a good person. She will be missed. Love to her family.
Patty Michalak
March 31, 2025
Sorry to all that loved Debbie. Will always remember her and her beautiful Friesians. Chase the clouds with those big black horses! My sweet memories surround you and bring you a peace.
Martin Johnston
March 30, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you forever.
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