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Debbie Sue Harris, 67 ,of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Callao, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 9, 2022. Debbie’s life began in Eden, North Carolina on May 21, 1955. Debbie was the daughter of the late, Wesley Lee Simpson, Sr. and Mildred A. Simpson. Debbie worked for many years in Human Resources for the Department of Defense at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as a moderator and facilitator. After retiring, she moved to Callao, Virginia to be near her parents and family. She earned two degrees from Troy State University in Education and Criminal Law and was a certified paralegal from the Blackstone School of Law. Debbie enjoyed working in the yard where her green thumb was evident, sewing and doing crafts. She loved and helped care for her parents as they grew older. She was tender-hearted toward animals, and especially loved her fur babies Pepper, Rikki & Tux. She also loved going on cruises, riding her trike with her husband and taking part in rallies. Debbie deeply cherished her family and friends. As her illness progressed, she affirmed her belief in Jesus and found peace in Him. She was a member of Forestbrook Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. Debbie is survived by her loving and faithful husband, Stephen Douglas Harris of Myrtle Beach; her sons, Michael T. Cullen, II (Shannon), Warsaw, Virginia, Erik W. Milau (Violeta), Callao, Virginia, step-daughters, Jessica Liss (Leon), Perkasie, PA, Meghan A. Freyer (Brent), Littleton, CO; brother, Wesley L. Simpson, Jr. (Teresa), Frostproof, Florida; grandchildren: Michael T. Cullen III, Riley Milau, Jayden Milau, Avery Freyer, Madeline Liss, and Chloe Liss. She was predeceased by her parents, sister, Kathy L. Colbert, brother, Bobby Gene Simpson, and beloved granddaughter, Abigail Cullen. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Forestbrook Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, SC. Family and friends will be received from 1-3 PM at the church, with the service beginning at 3:00 PM. Flowers may be sent to the church or donations in Debbie’s name made to the American Cancer Society or to Cat’s Meow Veterinary Clinic in Myrtle Beach. Burial will be private. Goldfinch Funeral Home of Carolina Forest is honored to serve the family.

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Debbie Sue Harris

May 21, 1955 - September 9, 2022