Deborah Henderson Hatfield

She was born in Waynesboro, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Windom Henderson, Sr. and Daisy Henderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bobby” Henderson.

Survivors include her husband, Gary, of Newport News; two sisters, Susie Truslow and husband, Rick, of Waynesboro and Gail Hundley and husband, Barry, of Stuarts Draft; brother, Windom “Windy” Henderson, Jr. of Sherando; special friends, Cathy Higgins of MD and Liz James of Smithfield, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special pets.

Following cremation, Debbie asked that there be no formal services.

Debbie was a member of First Christian Church in Waynesboro. She was a graduate of the Riverside School of Professional Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 2003 and began her nursing career in Newport News. Upon returning home to Waynesboro, she continued nursing health care at multiple care facilities here in the valley as well as providing private caregiver services to area residents until her retirement.

Debbie had many passions and favorite hobbies including scrapbooking, crafts, sewing, reading, Nascar racing, and caring for people. She shared this love with many family members, colleagues and friends. She loved all animals, especially her numerous dogs and cats. Debbie also loved the Lord and the old gospel songs such as “Amazing Grace”, “How Great Thou Art”, “He Touched Me”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and “I Will Always Love You”. She enjoyed grilled cheese sandwiches, sweet tea and McDonald’s fish sandwiches.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cat’s Cradle Animal Rescue of Harrisonburg by visiting https://www.catscradleva.org/

"Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen"

“One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lord and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. In each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonged to me, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the worst times in my life. This really bothered me and I questioned the LORD about it. "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I've noticed that during times of trouble there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me." The LORD replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." -Mary Stevenson

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro.

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