Deborah Harrison Newman
May 12, 1952 – October 1, 2024
Deborah Harrison Newman, 72, of Cairo, GA passed away at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Mrs. Deborah Newman was born on May 12, 1952, in Cairo, GA, to the late Emory Eugene Harrison and Ruby Mozelle Griner Harrison. She married George S. Newman in 1977.
Survivors include: her husband, George Newman of Cairo, GA; children, Steve Newman (Kelli) of Port St. Joe, FL, Sandy Rodabaugh (Mark) of Lascassas, TN; grandchildren, Elise Ponder of Lascassas, TN, Hayden Newman, Farren Newman, Ellison Newman, all of Port St. Joe, FL; sister, Voncile Davis (Banjo) of Cairo, GA; brother, Dexter Harrison of Cairo, GA; nephews, Kent Davis of Tallahassee, FL, Rob Davis of Hartwell, GA; and a niece, Deren Hooks of Thomasville, GA. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents.
Deborah enjoyed her 47-year marriage to George S. Newman.
She worked as a respected builder in Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, St. George Island, and surrounding areas, helping many families fulfill their dream of having a home on the coast. Upon retirement, she and George moved back to their hometown of Cairo, Georgia where they spent time together on their beloved farm. Most mornings, one would find Deborah in her garden or greenhouse. She had a remarkable green thumb and loved sharing the fruits of her labor with her friends and family. You never left her place without an armful of vegetables or perhaps a jar of mayhaw jelly. If not in her garden, Deborah could be found in her kitchen cooking up amazing meals. She was an avid cook and loved to feed anyone stopping by—her German chocolate cakes were legendary!
Deborah had an easy smile, a quick laugh, a helping hand, and a loving heart. She was of the Methodist faith, loved God, her family, a good rain on her garden, and the Georgia Bulldogs. She will be remembered and missed by all.
A family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorials to Deborah Newman can be made in support of hurricane relief by mail to: American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037; or www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html
