Deborah Lynn Harless, 59, of South Charleston, WV, left this earth tragically on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
She was born Sunday, June 14, 1964, in Buckhannon, WV. She brought an amazing amount of light to this world from that day forward. Throughout her life she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, sister-in-law, nana, mamaw Det-Det, friend and mentor to so many.
She loved all her people with everything. She loved unconditionally and was always someone you could count on, the life of the party, and always planning a prank. She loved animals and would do anything for one in need. Always appreciating the good ole days!
Debbie is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Harless and her parents Roy and Beatrice Sutherland and her beloved Chopper. She is survived by her two sisters, Sherry Mullins of IN, and Margaret (Peanut) Underwood of WV, two brothers, Howard Reigle of MD and Roy Sutherland of KY. She is also survived by her best friend Bridget Zengel of WV, several nieces, nephews, cousins, grandbabies, fur babies, and many loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kanawha County Humane Society at adoptcharleston.com/give.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 5:00pm Monday, September 18, 2023, at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Following the Celebration of Life there will be a gathering at Tippie’s Tavern, 216 7th Avenue, South Charleston.
I worked with Debbie Harless at Casci for many years. She is the one who interviewed me for the job. She was a very kind person. I was shocked when I heard the news about Debbie’s death. My condolences go out to Debbie and her family.
To Debbie’s family – anyone to have met Debbie was the luckiest person on Earth. In discussing Debbie with other friends, we all agreed it only took one minute to realize how awesome Debbie was, and in that minute you became her friend. Her laugh, her Southern twang, and her ability to tell a story were extraordinarily memorable. I am so sorry her life had to end so tragically. She did not deserve this ending. She will forever be in my heart, and, thanks to her wonderful singing videos she will forever be present in my soul.
We are so sorry about Debbie. Debbie was one of the kindest people, and always the same. She’s going to be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and Bridget. We love you Debbie