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Missionary Deborah Sease Allen

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Deborah Allen Obituary

Missionary Deborah Sease Allen

Missionary Deborah Sease Allen, of Waynesboro, transitioned to her heavenly home on August 24, 2025 at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, Va.

She was born October 20, 1956 in Waynesboro, Va, one of eight children to the late Geneva Sease.

In her youth, Debbie attended Rosenwald School. She was a member of the Rosenwald Reunion Committee for over 10 years. She was a graduate of Waynesboro High School class of 1975 where she graced the basketball courts with her skills and talent. She attended Upper Bound in Charlottesville, VA from 1973-1975 and also attended Secretarial/ Business School in Northern, Virginia. Upon returning to her home town, Debbie was employed at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center until her retirement.

She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and served on many committees in various roles. Her greatest joy other than her beautiful granddaughters was her missionary work and the Vacation Bible School Arts and Crafts Committee.

Debbie was known for her intellect, which sometimes included a sharp tongue, her grace, her since of style which included her African attire, striking hats and her six-inch red bottom heels.

She was preceded in death by mother; mother and father -in-law, Carrie and Robbie Allen; siblings, Regina "Michelle" Sease, Kelvin "Renard" Sease and Patrick "Shawn" Sease; maternal grandparents, Regina and Cephas Sease; aunt, Regina "Elizabeth" Sease and uncles Ernest and Bernard Sease.

Debbie is survived by husband, Ricky "Jon" Allen; daughter, Aja Allen Brown; granddaughters, Phoenix Brown and Hendrix Brown; sisters, Karen White (Kevin), Robin Frye (Todd) and Jennifer Sease; brother, Mikey Sease (Sue); sisters-in-law, Dawn Wright Sease, Sis Allen and Sue Allen; brothers-in-law, Jody Allen and Charlie Carter; aunts, Brenda Sease, Carrie "Veronica" Sease and Verdie Burgess Sease; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Shiloh Baptist Church 234 Shiloh Ave. Waynesboro, Va.

McCutcheon and Jones Funeral Home, 267 Port Republic Road Waynesboro, VA 22980 (540) 943-6938/(540) 886-2601 is assisting the family with services.

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Published by hawaiiobituaries.com on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Al Leichter

Yesterday

I had the pleasure of knowing Deborah for 30 years. I was shocked when I ran into Jon this morning who told me of her passing. I am so sorry to hear about her passing and missing the service yesterday. She was a wonderful person caring about others beyond herself. She was one of a kind, and the best kind. A loss for all of us. I will miss her smile. My condolences to Jon and the rest of the family. You are in my thoughts.

Kimberly Barker Hathcock

September 20, 2025

Oh Jon, I am so sorry! My mom & dad, Mary & Charlie will look over her in Heaven.

Linda Quillen

September 20, 2025

God bless all family and friends!

Lynn Owens-Goodrich

September 19, 2025

To Deborah's Family:
I have known Deborah throughout my career with the agency. She assisted me with Admissions of my students to WWRC when I worked in the Franklin Field Office. I have been working now for WWRC with our PERT Program (Special Education Program) since 2004. I would see Deborah while doing tours, helping the students getting ID's done in the Admissions Office, etc. She was so helpful and kind to everyone. I always enjoyed talking to her. Such a beautiful, lovely lady. I had people call her if they needed assistance. I am shocked to hear of her passing, and I wanted you all to know I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. She is truly with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That is cause for true celebration. She should be honored as His servant.

Bless you all and may the Lord bring comfort and peace to you all when you need it most.
Prayers and Light,
Lynn Owens-Goodrich
PERT Transition Specialist (Southeast Region)
WWRC

Angie Davis

September 18, 2025

Sending condolences to the family keeping you all in prayer

Laveita Vaughn

September 18, 2025

I would never forget that beautiful smile and how you used to make me laugh love you forever

McCauley Family

September 17, 2025

May God bless and cover you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are praying for each of you.

Janice Perry

September 17, 2025

To the whole family I am so sorry for your loss Debbie was one of those people who was beautiful on the outside as well on the inside she will be miss by many I'm glad I had the privilege of knowing Debbie

Elizabeth Armstrong

September 17, 2025

Knew Miss Deborah from working at WWRC. Very sweet and gracious lady.
Condolences to family.

Abigale Ratliff-Lewis

September 17, 2025

My deepest Condolences to the family and friends of Deborah Denise Sease Allen. I have known her since second grade. She was a faithful friend. We graduated together. We made clothes together. (She was much better at it than me.) What's most important to me is knowing she was born-again. It happened for us about the same time! Hallelujah! I know I will see her again. What a day of rejoicing that will be!!! Much love to the family...

Lorie Jean Akanbi

September 16, 2025

My condolences to Deborah´s daughter Aja and her husband John. May your memories of her console you during this time.

Lorie Jean Akanbi

September 16, 2025

I cried like a baby when I heard news of Deborah Sease Allen´s passing. I came to know Deborah at Woodrow Wilson, where she served as my supervisor. Over time, we became friends and remained so for over 30 years. I will miss Deborah´s sense of humor, her motivating talks, her ability to tell it like it T-I-Is, her feminine sense of style and class, her creativeness with crafting, designing, sewing, and baking, and her love for African fashion and culture. `Until we meet again Deborah. May you rest in peace.

Mrs. Patricia Giles

September 16, 2025

I thank God, for having the opportunity of knowing Missionary Deborah Allen! She was a gifted and talented child of God and she loved to worship and praise God, because she was a strong believer in the Word Of God! I loved working with her on different committees and doing crafts together, during Vacation Bible Schools. I will miss her coming by my house because she could keep me in tears and laughing. She was a special friend and I´ll truly, miss her! She made me a special craft, that I´ll always remember her, by looking at it everyday, because it´s sitting in my living room. I loved my sister, Deborah! I send my condolences to her family and loved ones! She will be truly missed!

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