Deborah Lynn Rhoten, 59, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Ruth Blankenship; and her husband, Carl Rhoten. She is survived by her brother, Donald Blankenship and wife, Marilyn; sister, Dreama Blankenship Charles; sister, Carolyn Blankenship Bennick; loving friend, Lewis F. Bowen, Jr.; special friends, Pat Taylor and Heather Taylor; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Debbie was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Hopewell. Debbie loved all children and enjoyed working with AWANA at Liberty Baptist Church, and she never met a stranger. Debbie was a devoted employee of Virginia Heating and Cooling. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home Hopewell Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Liberty Baptist Church, 3808 Woodlawn St., Hopewell, VA 23860. Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Debbie can be made to the church. Condolences may be registered at
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