Deborah Jackson McNamara
November 20, 1949-July 31, 2020
Deborah Jackson McNamara, 70, of Henrico County, died peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020 surrounded by her children.
She was born on November 20, 1949, in Syracuse, New York, to the late T.O. and Ruth Elaine Jackson of Lynchburg, Virginia.
She is survived by her son, Michael George (Mary) of Charlottesville, Virginia and three daughters, Elizabeth Hartwell (Michael), Jessica Updike (HP), and Abigail Mekanik (Greg), all of the Richmond, Virginia area; ten grandchildren, Brock George, Cole George, and Mary Austin George of Charlottesville, Virginia; Jackson Hartwell, Molly Hartwell, and Finn Hartwell, Henry Updike, Eleanor Updike, Katie Wright Mekanik and Carter Mekanik, all of Richmond. In addition, she is survived by her sister Donna (William) Creech of Virginia Beach, Virginia and brother Brett (Suzie) Jackson of Blacksburg, Virginia and their children and grandchildren.
A private funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11:00am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynchburg, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Deborah to the American Heart Associattion (www. heart.org) or the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org).
Jess, Liz, Abigail and your families, may happy memories sustain you during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful lady and I know she’ll be missed.
Abi
I’m so so sorry for your loss. Remember she is now your guardian angel.
May fondest memories sustain you in this time of grief and mourning, now and in the future.
Our hearts are broken for your loss. Please know that your family is always in our hearts and prayers. The Cowling family.
My deepest sympathy to my dear friend Elizabeth and her family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica, Elizabeth and Abigail, I am so sorry for our loss. Sending you love and peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Elizabeth and family. May your fondest memories carry you through this very difficult time.
My deepest sympathy,
Paige Carlo