Deborah Leigh Roberts, 57, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on December 17, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va.

Deborah was born in Charlottesville, Va., to Margaret and Harry Roberts. She was a graduate of Albemarle High School. She was the manager of Jack's Men's Fine Grooming and Valet Services in Roanoke, Va.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Margaret Roberts.

Deborah is survived by her beloved daughter, Mackenzie Beeler and her daughter's fiancé, Collins Flippin; her sister, Sarah Roberts and sister-in-law, Carol Creager; her niece, Sophie Creager-Roberts; her nephew, Maxwell Creager-Roberts; her great uncles and aunts, George and Rachel Sanborn, and John and Cindi Sanborn and their daughter and son-in-law, Neill and Graham McIvor; her uncle and aunt, Eldridge and Margaret Ann Roberts and their children, Sonya, Tina, Connie, Lisa and Susie, and their families; her aunt, Edith Wood and son, WC; and her aunt and uncle, Shirley and John Clark and their children, Becky, David and Eddie. She is also survived by her special friend, Jack Hans.

A Celebration of Life was held December 30, 2022, in Roanoke, Va.

The family of Deborah Roberts wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the exceptional care at the UVA Emily Couric Cancer Center, especially from Dr Gaughan and her staff and the care and support of the staff from the Hospice of the Piedmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, www.hopva.org.

Submitted by Mary Ann Robertson and Allen Carver.