Debrah "Debbie" Thomas

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May 18, 1960 ~ July 31, 2025


Resided in: Jackson Springs, North Carolina

Debrah “Debbie” Jane Goldston Thomas, age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

A lifelong resident of Moore County, Debbie was the beloved daughter of the late Mary McLean Goldston and is survived by her father Carl Goldston.  Debbie devoted 34 years to the Moore County School System, where she faithfully served as an administrative assistant to the superintendents at the Central Office in her final years of service. Her dedication, professionalism, and kind spirit touched the lives of countless colleagues, teachers, and students throughout the years.

Debbie is survived by her husband Chris Thomas of Jackson Springs; her sons, Larry Scott Patterson and his wife, Karla of Wake Forest and Nicholas Pratt and his wife, Stefanie of Seven Lakes; sister, Sadie McLauchlin of Killeen, Texas; stepchildren, Camisha Ingram (Chris), Kristopher Thomas, and Cristaneke Thomas; four beloved grandchildren, Seth Patterson, Sebastian Patterson, Jayden Saunders, and Nyjah Pratt.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2025, at Robert E. Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School, 250 Voit Gilmore Lane, Southern Pines, NC 28387.  The family will be receiving friends from 12:30 p.m. until the service time in the auditorium.  Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines.

Online condolences can be made at PinesFunerals.com

The care of Debrah has been entrusted to Fry and Prickett Funeral Home.

Services

Funeral Service: August 11, 2025 2:00 pm

Robert E. Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School
250 Voit Gilmore Ln
Southern Pines, NC 28387

910.692.6554
https://pchs.ncmcs.org

Visitation: August 11, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Robert E. Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School
250 Voit Gilmore Ln
Southern Pines, NC 28387

910.692.6554
https://pchs.ncmcs.org

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  1. Sending prayers and condolences To The Family. Green Grove AME Zion Church Pastor Victor Womack Jr And Members.

  2. My sincere sympathy at this time, Debbie was such a ray of sunshine, prayers for her family.

  3. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. As sad as we all are to have lost Debbie here on earth, I’m sure Doris and Mary are equally happy to be reunited with her. 💔❤️

  4. What a wonderful, precious, loving soul. We were together in every class at Carthage. My sister from another mother. Chris and the family my prayers are with you.

  5. My prayers are with the family. So very sorry for your loss. She was a special lady and loved very much.

  6. To the family, so sorry for your loss! May you be blessed with all the good memories of such a caring and giving spirit, she will surely be missed! You all are on my heart and in my prayers.

  7. I pray that our Heavenly Father wraps you all up in his loving arms to give you all the comfort in knowing that your wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend is no longer suffering and to give you the strength to be able to get through this difficult time. Remember all the memories that you all shared and continue to cherish them and each other! We love you all!

  8. I remember Debbie at union pines high school working in the office. She was a good person always smiling. And was a dear friend even after I graduated high school . Prayers for her family. She will be missed.

  9. May you hold close the beautiful memories and find rest knowing she at peace.though no words can take away the pain, please know that you are not alone. You are loved, and you are being lifted up in prayer.
    with love and deepest sympathy Cathy Grant

  10. Debbie, I remember the good times we had back in the day. Going to miss that beautiful smile. Sleep in peace. Much love ❤️

  11. Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family. Debbie was such a sweet , kind person. May God give you all the strength to endure during this difficult time! May her soul rest in Heavens peace🙏🏽🙏🏽🤍

  12. My most sincere prayers and condolences to Chris, her children and the entire family. Mrs. Debbie was a sweet, beautiful and caring soul. May she rest in eternal peace. Love always

  13. Wishing you eternal peace and rest. My heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to your family during this difficult time. May your memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved you.

  14. Thoughts and prayers to the family! I am going to miss your spark Debbie! You were such a positive light that alway had my back! Hope heaven is as magical as you were!

  15. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I SO ENJOYED WORKING WITH DEBBIE WHEN I SERVED ON THE SCHOOL BOARD SHE WAS PROFESSIONAL AND FUN TO WORK WITH.

  16. So very sorry to see this. My prayers are with you all during this time. Always thought the world of her and her son Scott.

  17. Debbie was one of a kind. She always treated the students like they were her kids. She was ALWAYS kind and thoughtful. They loved her back in the same way. She will always be remembered 💖

  18. To Chris and Debbie’s family, my deepest condolences. I remember when Eric, Erica, Thomas and I moved to North Carolina. Debbie took care of us, nurtured us, reminded us that home was wherever we made it, and became a true friend of our family. If Eric were here today, he would be so hurt and distraught about His Debbie passing away. They had many great times working at Moore County’s central office. Just as Brian was, Debbie was his rock and shield. We love you Debbie! You will never be forgotten. When you get to heaven, I know that Eric will be there waiting, with open arms, just as you were throughout his time with you daily. Take care Chris. We will be praying for your strength, courage, and peace. Just as you came to our rescue one snowy day when Eric was out of town, know that if we ever need to rescue you, we will ride out just as you and Debbie did. May God continue to bless you and keep you. Rest in peace Debbie. We will always love you.
    Leslie Howard-Porter, Erica Porter, and Thomas Porter

  19. Rest in peace my dear friend! So many fond memories of our time together at MCS! Sending love and prayers to Debbie’s family! Gone but not forgotten!

  20. Elder Rosie Gilmore: Cousin Debbie Debbie I really gonna miss you.Cousin Cousin Chris Thomas , I Lift you and keep the Family in My Prayers.

  21. Elder Rosie Gilmore: My Loving Cousin Debbie Thomas, I’m show gonna Miss you.You Was A Beautiful heart and soul .You always made Me Laugh With That Beautiful Smile of your which said I care and Love you, I appreciate that so much. Cousin Chris Thomas our Thoughts and prayers are with you Cuz and the Family.

  22. Debbie was always an encouraging and beautiful young woman. Her positive spirit and warm smile radiated out to those who knew her. She left us much too soon, but her legacy lives on.

  23. To the Thomas and Connecting families. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. My prayers are with you all during this difficult this difficult time.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  24. My deepest condolences to the Thomas and extended family. May God’s peace and comfort be with you during this time.

  25. My condolences to the family you guys are in my prayers and may God continue to bless this family.
    Love Tiffeny Martin and family

  26. My condolences to the Thomas Family. I was one of Debbie’s Co-Workers. Her kindness, smile & laughter will always be remembered. My Prayers to you and your Family.

  27. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE THOMAD FAMILIES AND CHRIST MAY GOD CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE WE TRULY WILL MISS DEBBIE

  28. I just learned of Ms. Debbies’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ms. Debbie always had opened arms and a warm smile on her face! Scott and Nick please know she was a wonderful woman and you guys were very lucky to have her as your mother! My condolences to Chris and family. I’m sorry for your loss!

  29. I am so sorry to just realize Debbie’s passing. She was so friendly and welcoming at the county office. Debbie was upbeat, positive and kind. She was a person who was an asset to the school system, always wearing a smile, and she was gladly willing to help others. Debbie was a light!


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