The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the August 28, 2012
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Deborah Elaine Hill Thomas of Thorndale
Deborah Elaine Hill Thomas, 61, of Thorndale, Pa, went peacefully to “Prom” with family by her side on August 27, 2012. Born in Havre de Grace, Md., on Sept 16, 1950 to the late John and Grace Hill, she attended and graduated from Kennett Consolidated Schools. She was a beloved caregiver who gave her life to others. Deborah enjoyed shopping and watching murder mysteries, The Today Show and her all time favorite, The Young and The Restless. She was an early riser who read her Bible every morning. She was a proud Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother who adored all of her babies. She is survived by her children Nicole S. Hill, Travis S. Hill, Jennifer C. Van Heel and Lauren L. Van Heel, 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three brothers, six sisters and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A Home Going service will be held at New Garden Memorial UAME Church, 309 E. Linden St. Kennett Square, PA 19348 on September 1, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private.