Deborah Elaine Haywood, 56, of Lancaster went home to Father God on November 25, 2016 at Hospice of Mount Joy. She was born on April 14, 1960. The daughter of Dorothy L. Haywood and the late Joseph Haywood. She was daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She graduated from JP McCaskey High School in 1978. She also served in the military. she was a lot of things to a lot of people. Most of all she was a witness for God. She was a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, East Strawberry Street, Lancaster, PA. she was a true animal lover, especially (Bucket) her dwarf rabbit. She was a den mother, Sunday school teacher, Treasurer, superintendent, baby sitter (church). Big sister, 4H club, Boys and girls club, camp counselor, VBS teacher at South Christian Street Mennonite Church. She was an advocate for God. She collected Bibles and gave them out. She is also survived by Pamela C James, Carol A. Chitala (Beston) Joseph Haywood and wife (Desiree) Her 2 precious children Joseph A. Haywood and Natasha Lee (Haywood) Moore (Anthony) and nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a memorial service at 450 E. Strawberry Street, Lancaster, PA. 17602 Bethel A.M.E. Church on Saturday December 3, 2016 at 10:00am. With Rev. E. Bailey officiating. Friends may greet family at service. In lieu of flowers, contributions please send contributions to the Cancer Society in her name. 1858, Charter Lane, Lancaster PA 17601.
We were children that laugh until we couldn’t laugh anymore. I love you so much Debbie you were more than just a cousin you were my childhood as well. You will always be alive in my heart
Sorry for your loss family I love u truly we are not saying good bye we are saying g see u later u are wth uncle bulllum now
R I P debra u will be truly missed we had some fun times when we worked together
My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Debbie, may she Rest In Peace. I knew of Debbie as a child but never actually got to know her until she came to Bethel church. Sgw was a warm loving real person who loved everyone and showed it with her humble spirit. She will be greatly missed.
A great lady with a huge heart. She will be greatly missed.