The Virginian-Pilot, Oct. 6, 2005

Portsmouth – Deborah Ann Spain, 54, of the 4500 block of Valhalla Drive, passed away Oct. 4, 2005, in her home after a brace struggle with cancer.

A native of Greensboro, N.C., she was a contract specialist in the supply department, Code 532 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard where she was loved and respected by her co-workers for more than 20 years. She was an active supporter of OASIS Ministries and a member of TOPS VA No. 63.

She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Spain; her mother, Vivian Walker-Davis and her stepfather William V. Davis of Portsmouth; a daughter, Paul Jean Juchno and her husband Scott Allen Juchno of Kannapolis, N.C.; a sister, Cathy Worlow of Olney, Ill.; a brother, Thomas E. Walker Jr. of Chesapeake; two grandchildren, Mitchell Stanley Juchno and Kyle Austin Juchno; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas E. Walker.

A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. The graveside service will follow Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Oasis Ministries or the American Cancer Society.