Deborah Worley Deacon, 60, formerly of Covington, Virginia, died Monday, July 12, 2021 in Roanoke.

Mrs. Deacon was born May 10, 1961 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Leslie Phillip and Helen Pullin Worley.

She was a devoted Christian who found great strength through her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a customer service representative for nTelos and loved God.

In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated.

Surviving are two daughters, Kelly Eikenberg and husband, Josh of Roanoke and Sarah Epperly and husband, Lucas of Buchanan; one brother, Phil Worley Jr. and wife, April of Covington; a nephew, Linkin Worley and her beloved walker coonhound dog, Ellie, and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home.

The family will receive their friends following the service on Friday.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial donations in Mrs. Deacon's name be made to the Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.