Deborah Theresa Eason was born on May 31, 1958 to her parents, Bernice Reid and her late father, Albert Reid, in the Bronx, New York. The oldest of three, Deborah had two younger sisters, Tanya and Alvena. Affectionately known as Debbie, she always set an example for her sisters and others. From a very early age, Debbie came to love Jehovah God and enjoyed sharing the wonderful truths she learned from the Bible with others. At the young age of 14, she symbolized her Christian dedication to God and was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness on August 6, 1972.  Debbie graduated from James Monroe High School in 1977 and continued her secular education by attending fashion design school. While she enjoyed learning, her greatest passion was teaching others the Bible. An excellent teacher, she helped many to learn Bible truths, strengthen their relationship with Jehovah, and progress to baptism, while pursuing spiritual goals. Debbie spent over 28 years in the full-time ministry as a regular pioneer and had the privilege of attending pioneer school four times. Deborah expanded her ministry by moving to Alexandria, VA in the late 1970s to serve where the need was greater. To support her ministry, she began her career as a bank teller at United Virginia Bank. She persuaded her mother and two sisters to follow in her footsteps and relocate to Virginia, and even recruited her sisters to work for the same bank. It was in Virginia that she met and fell in love with a handsome, gregarious brother, Timothy (Tim) Eason.  They were united in marriage on May 30, 1982.  Tim and Deborah were delighted to expand their family with the birth of their son, Timothy Jr in 1983, and daughter, Ashley Nicole in 1989. Together they instilled in their children knowledge of Jehovah and provided a Christian foundation for their family. Despite the challenges they faced, Tim and Deborah were truly in love and were life partners. They were remarried on May 29, 1999 and continued happily married until Tim’s death in 2011.  Deborah maintained her joy and zeal for the ministry even through the trials she endured. She always maintained a positive attitude and an infectious smile. It was her faith that stabilized her and helped her to keep moving forward. Deborah even expanded her ministry by learning a foreign language and joined the Laotian group in 2019. She also enjoyed participating in various Kingdom Hall construction projects through the Local Design Construction program, and enthusiastically supported the Special Metropolitan Public Witnessing program in Washington, DC.  It was her generous, hospitable, fun-loving nature that attracted people to Deborah - and not to mention, she loved to talk! If you met her for the first time, you likely knew her entire life story by the end of the day and felt like you had known her all your life. Because of her being such a people person, it can be said she never met a stranger - you were just a friend she hadn’t met yet.  Ever the planner and “hostess with the mostest," Deborah enjoyed organizing events - from gatherings to dinner theaters to Bethel bus trips. Deborah loved getting groups together and having a good time. She loved to cook for others and especially enjoyed bringing her “dump” cake or chocolate eclair dessert to events. Somehow, Deborah always found a way to leave with more food than what she came with! Deborah loved to have fun! Whether you knew her for breakdancing back in the day or doing a slide or the hustle, everyone around her knew Debbie loved to dance. Deborah was also an avid traveler and never passed up an opportunity to go on a trip. She had the privilege of attending several international conventions in South Africa, Norway, Hawaii and Texas. She also enjoyed visiting friends and participating in preaching trips and vacations - from Florida to Mexico. Anywhere she went, Debbie always found the Kingdom Hall and connected with the friends. Of all the things that Deborah enjoyed, she loved spending time with her family - especially her beautiful grandchildren. Each one of them brought so much joy to her heart. She loved having them over for sleepovers and making pancakes with smiley faces.  Deborah was always there when others were in need. She was the biggest cheerleader for her family. Every event, celebration or even medical appointment, Deborah was always there to lend her support. She loved serving others, so it was no surprise when Deborah started a new career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and tenderly cared for others. Deborah went on the receiving end of such loving care when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2018. While going through her treatment, Deborah continued in her ministry despite dealing with neuropathy, pain, and other harsh effects from her chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Yet, she continued to display zeal and a positive attitude. Deborah had a brief respite when her cancer went into remission in 2019; however, that relief was short lived when the cancer returned. Deborah courageously continued fighting for her life and sharing her positive outlook even on challenging days.  Debbie focused on others, taking opportunities to share the good news of God's Kingdom with many from her hospital bed, as well as with her wonderful medical team that cared for her in her home. Many were impressed with her positivity and faith in the face of this adversity. The Bible-based promise of a resurrection was real to Deborah and enabled her to courageously endure with strength and dignity to the very end.  Deborah passed away at home during the early morning of Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 62. Deborah’s final days were spent surrounded by the overwhelming love and support from her family. Deborah is preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Eason Sr; her father, Albert Reid; and her grandson, Eden Eason. Deborah is survived by her son, Timothy Eason Jr; daughter, Ashley Nicole Thorne with her husband James; mother, Bernice Reid; sisters, Tanya Mackall with her husband Anthony, and Alvena Kelly with her husband Timothy; grandsons Issa Hopkinson, Micah Thorne, Shannon Thorne, and Oliver Thorne; granddaughters, Younique Brown and Winter Thorne; step-grandsons, Josh Thorne and Nick Thorne; nieces, Melanie Blue with her husband Quintin, and Monique Taylor with her husband Curtis; nephew, Anthony Mackall Jr; great-nephews, Noah Taylor and Jonah Taylor; and a great-niece, Jada Taylor.  She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and other extended family members; in addition to many local and international loyal, true friends that are her spiritual family.