Deborah "Debbie" Shope

Deborah Lynn Sparks Shope, 63, of Randleman, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 3, 2021 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Balfour Baptist Church, with Rev. Torri Nelson and Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Deborah was born on May 26, 1958, in Jefferson Co., AL. She enjoyed to cook, garden, and minister to others. Deborah was always known to have a smile on her face. She loved her family, her grandbabies, and her furbaby, Mila. She was called "Momma" by many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Shope Jr.; father, Clarence Sparks; and brother, Darrell Jesse Sparks. Deborah is survived by her daughters, Laura Cain and husband James, Patricia Matthews and husband Brent, Tammy Lambeth and husband Sid all of Asheboro; mother, Fannie Sherron; sisters, Laurie Mathis and husband Randy of Candler, Kim Garner and husband Michael of Asheboro; brothers, Steve Sparks and wife Kim, David Sparks and Wife Sandy of Morganton; grandchildren, Kaylie (Cole), Madalyn, Bryson, Sydney, Carley, Makenzie, Alyssa, Weston; and great grandchild, Ryder; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. McCarty and the staff at Hospice of Randolph for the wonderful care they provided for Deborah. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.