Deborah Ann Pauley, 63, of Colonial Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2019 at Mary Washington Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Pauley was born April 26th, 1955 in Westmoreland, VA to parents Melvin and Mary Sanford, and had 5 brothers and sisters.
Deborah was a proud and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She never hesitated to help people throughout her life. Her hobbies included reading mystery novels, going to the ocean on vacation with her family, and spending all of her free time with her grandchild, Nathan Morgan. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking, and being the caretaker of her family.
Mrs. Pauley is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael Pauley, her children and their spouses, Russell (Ambrosia) Pauley and Rachael (Brian) Morgan, and one grandchild, Nathan Morgan. She is also survived by her brother and sisters Elaine Cox, Janie (George) French, Bill (Allison) Sanford, Doug (Julie) Sanford and Chris Sanford.
A viewing will be held at 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service, on 2 February, 2019 at 10 Garfield Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA. Funeral services will be begin immediately following the viewing. A graveside service will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Oak Grove, VA. The family would like to personally thank the entire Wilkerson’s Restaurant family and staff who helped Deborah expand her opportunities in life. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 121 James Monroe Hwy, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, and the Virginia Cancer Institute, 6605 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com.
