Born in Catawba County on May 9, 1959, she was the daughter of the late James C. Schronce and Rosa Lee Lowman Knight.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, Bill and Gary Schronce.
Deborah was vice president of her family owned business, Specialty Metal Works that she started with her husband.
She is survived by her husband Arthur Leroy Propst Jr.; son Bradley Gibson of Maiden; step-son Derrick Propst of Hickory; sister Sharon Cook and husband Dennis of Newton; two sister-in-laws Shelia Schronce of Casar, and Jane Schronce of Newton and nieces and nephews.
Deborah will lie in state on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home with Pastor James Herman officiating.
Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
