Deborah Beard

Deborah Ezzell Beard, 62 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Born December 3, 1958 in Sampson County, Debbie is the daughter of the late Aubrey Thomas, Sr. and Evelene Eubanks Ezzell. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Michael Brent Ransom; brother, Aubrey Thomas Ezzell, Jr.; and sister, Kathy Ezzell Davis.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Donnie Beard; daughter, Amanda Southern and husband Jeffery; son, Dustin Ransom; daughter, Amber Skipper and husband Larry; son, Kevin Ransom; grandchildren, Hunter Southern, Justin Skipper, Jessica Ransom, Emily Southern, Kaitlyn Ransom, Jacob Southern, Savannah Skipper, Brooklyn Ransom, and Ember Ransom; great granddaughter, Valerie Skipper; brother, Morris Ezzell and wife Sherry; sister, Judy Young; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.