Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Deborah Grimes, age 69, entered the arms of her heavenly father on Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Grimes, and her parents, Berchard and Doris Deboard. Having grown up and attended high school in Jasper, Deborah and Michael moved from Woodstock to Big Canoe in 1997. She is survived by a daughter, Hannah Howell of Cumming; sister, Donna Cawley (Teddy) of Talking Rock; granchildren, Hunter, Grace and Lawson Howell. Deborah (Debbie) began her early career as a medical laboratory technologist at a local hospital. She attended Georgia State University and earned BS and MS degrees in Healthcare Sciences. She retired as a HST educator from Pickens High School after 32 years. During this time she continued to work in the laboratory at Northside Cherokee Hospital on a part time basis. In addition to educating and guiding young people, Debbie volunteered her time mentoring cancer patients as they went through treatment. She has served on several boards (hospital and nonprofit) that provided services to cancer patients as well as leading a local cancer support group. In her spare time, Debbie enjoyed many outdoor sports in addition to landscape photography during her and Mike's travels. A celebration of Deborah's life will be held at Trinity Church in Marble Hill at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2022 with Reverend Jason Allen and Reverend Jeff Gangel officiating. Roper Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.roperfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loving Arms Cancer Outreach at lovingarms.support, Marietta, Georgia 30060. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.