On Thursday, June 13, 2024, Deborah “Debbie” Holley Zickefoose heard a loving voice call “Debbie darling” as a hand extended in invitation from heaven. She grabbed hold of that hand to join the love of her life, her family and her Lord and Savior as she left this world at CAMC Memorial to live in eternal happiness.
Debbie was 71 years young; born on May 22, 1953, at Glover Clinic in Madison, WV. Debbie graduated from Scott High School in 1971. She worked for Appalachian Coal in Julian as a weigh master before deciding to attend SWVCTC to obtain her Associate Degree in Nursing and worked as a staff nurse at CAMC Memorial and Boone Memorial— both in the hospital and in their home health division.
Debbie was devoted to her family and loved being outside, especially working with her flowers, and going to her family’s athletic games.
Debbie was preceded in death by her daughter Chilo Zickefoose, her parents Henry Paul Holley and Odessa Marie (Linville) Holley, and her husband Gary Zickefoose.
She is survived by her daughter, Jessi (Matt) Adams, her grandchildren Ridge, Guner, and BoAvery Flores, her sister Joyce (Terry) Hager and her brother Steve Holley. Special thanks to her nieces and nephews that helped her so much over the past year, Teresa Ryan, Jenny Pauley, and Jason and Derek Holley.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or food, donations for funeral expenses may be sent to Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.
Debbie was a wonderful person and nurse. She was always willing to help. Her beautiful smile and genuine laughter will keep her memory alive for me. Sincere prayers for her family.
Jessi I’m so sorry! Your mom was a special lady and she sure did love you. You’re in my prayers honey.