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Deborah "Debbie" Elaine Sansom

April 21, 1958 — June 11, 2023

Kannapolis

Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Sansom, 65, of Kannapolis departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents Roger and Sylvia Vint, sister Diane, brothers Curt, Herbie and PeeWee.

Debbie was born a true coal miner’s daughter on April 21, 1958, in Wharton, WV.  She was born in a house full of love and warmth, the ninth of eleven rambunctious children (the sixth of six girls) to Roger and Sylvia.

Debbie had a joy of learning anything and everything that intrigued her. When not studying a random subject, she enjoyed crafting, quilting, crocheting, puzzles, true crime stories, bird watching, Stephen King and scary movies. Some of her crafts included handmade quilts and intricate Halloween costumes for her grandchildren. Even though her health prevented her from visiting family, she loved her family and really enjoyed giving them a hard time, usually while sitting around the dining room table. Her favorite expression was “I love you more”.

As one of her niece’s shared…

“She was always a safe place for me to go. Somewhere I would never be judged, always feel loved and close to my mommy and momaw. She never really understood what she meant to some of us…” - Ang

Left to cherish Debbie’s memory is her devoted husband, Willard Sansom.

Children, spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren:

Carrie Cox with Chris York, Kelsey Cox with Christopfer Turner, Cheyanne Cox with Khamla Phasy, Sarah York, Caroline York;

Marie with Nicole Pinaula-Sansom, Josh with Miranda Hill (Chloe, Payton, Amelia), Danielle with Shawn Traynham (Carter, Carson, Carmen);

Mike Sansom, Brandon Sansom with Krista Walls (Hudson), Britney Sansom with Ben Cleveland (Crystal)

George with Beverly Sansom, Lacey with Nick Cornell (Braylea, Gabe), Zack with Alexis Sansom (Kain), Andy with Jessica Sansom (Emmett)

Sisters, brothers and their spouses:

Donna and Larry Dillon, Kay and Paul Vance, Sharon and Larry White, Michael Vint, Randall and Sherry Vint, Scotty and Sandy Vint and numerous nieces and nephews.

Please join us to celebrate Debbie’s life and memory on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, NC.  Visitation will start at 1:00pm with the service following at 2:00pm.  Debbie will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove, NC, immediately following the service.

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Service Schedule

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Gathering of Family and Friends

Sunday, June 18, 2023

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Funeral Service

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Committal Service

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, NC

1350 South Main Street, China Grove, NC 28023

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