WILMINGTON — Deborah Thompson Symes, 73, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on April 13,2022, surrounded by family.
Debbie moved to Wilmington in 1975 and built a beautiful life here.
A brilliant business woman, beloved by colleagues and clients alike, Debbie was a partner with Azalea Insurance Agency for almost twenty years, followed by her tenure at Towne Insurance, where she has worked as a Senior Account Executive, since 2015.
Debbie graduated from Grainger High School in Kinston, NC in 1966, and attended Ohio Weslyan University for two years, where she was an English Major. She received a business degree from Katharine Gibbs College.
For many years, Debbie dedicated her volunteer efforts to the Cape Fear Area United Way, and the NC Azalea Festival, and has served as a volunteer fundraiser for the Wilmington Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the American Cancer Society.
Her great loves in this life were her daughter and grandsons, whom she loved lavishly and fiercely, animals, reading, music, cooking and gardening. She was a talented artist and was always crafting beautiful gifts for family and friends.
Debbie was predeceased by her father, John Thompson and is survived by her mother, Debbie Wallace, her daughter, Heather McGee, her son-in-law, Tom McGee, and beloved grandsons, Owen and Ben. She is also survived by her sisters, Rebecca Rhine and Beth Becka, and nieces, Caitlin Becka and Rachel Rhine, dear friend and ex-husband, Randy Symes, and her wonderful goofy dog, Marley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.
The family invites friends and loved ones to join us in celebrating Debbie’s life on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Andrews Mortuary, 1617 Market St., Wilmington, NC.
