Deborah Nan Dempsey Davis, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1954, daughter of the late J.W. Dempsey and the late Betty Fitzpatrick Dempsey. She was also preceded in death by her beloved sister, Barbara Carnes, and her great niece, Eryn Carnes.
Deborah lived a life marked by faith, kindness, and genuine love for others. A devoted member of Mt. Alto Baptist Church, she was actively involved with the Sunshine Ladies, where she found joy in serving alongside her friends that she considered family. She worked for many years at Redmond Hospital; nine years in the gift shop and fourteen years in the Human Resources department, where her warm heart, steady presence, and sincere compassion touched countless people.
To her family, Deborah was the very definition of love. She was a devoted wife, a proud mother, a doting grandmother, and a caring aunt whose gentle spirit made everyone feel valued and cherished. Her home was a place of laughter, comfort, and unwavering support. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness that will continue to shine through the lives of those she loved.
Deborah is survived by her husband of 46 years, Scott Davis; her sons, Michael Davis (Heather), and John Davis (Cassie); her treasured grandchildren, Mailey Davis, Khloe Davis, Aubrey Davis, Olivia Davis, and Hallie Davis. She is also survived by her nephews, Stephen Carnes (Angel,) and Richie Carnes (Dixie), along with her great nieces, Kiara Carnes, and Zoey Carnes. Each one of them held a special place in her heart.
A funeral service to honor Deborah’s life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1:00pm, at Mt. Alto Baptist Church, with Pastor Matthew Bowden and Frank Wood officiating. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, at Mt. Alto Baptist Church.
Pallbearers are asked to assemble at the church on Friday at 12:30pm. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Davis, John Davis, Stephen Carnes, Richie Carnes, Caleb Kibble, and Jeremy Clay.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Deborah Nan Dempsey Davis.
