Deborah Garrett Strawn left this earth on January 29th, 2023 following a long-fought battle with cancer. She now joins her parents, James Garrett and Eleanor Garrett, who predeceased her in death.
Debbie had many important roles in her life – wife of 25 years to John Strawn, brother to Tom Garrett, aunt to Kaitlyn and Sarah Garrett, best friend to Jessica Davis and Lisa Roper, GiGi to Charleigh and Brody, friend to all, and rescuer of many dogs who were fortunate enough to find their way into her care. She was a devout Christian and member of Church of the Highlands.
Debbie was a graduate of Southside High School, Class of 1977, as well as a graduate of Coosa Valley Medical Center School of Nursing, Class of 1993. At Coosa Valley Medical School, her gift of caring for others took full bloom. She retired from Gadsden Regional Hospital in 2020 having served in various roles as a Charge Nurse in the ICU and later Post Surgery Recovery.
Debbie was passionate about life, friends, Auburn Football, the Atlanta Braves, fun times at the beach, and animal rescue. She loved caring for patients during her 28 years as a nurse as well as befriending many younger nurses who sought her friendship and mentorship. She will be missed by many.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on February 6th at Collier Butler Funeral Home in Gadsden. Visitation with the family will be at noon prior to the funeral service. A graveside service will follow the funeral at Williams Southside Memorial Park in Southside.
We wish to acknowledge Dr. Shawnta Anakwah and the nursing staff at Alabama Cancer Center for the excellent treatment she received since her diagnosis. A special thank you to Nurse Rachel Wright of Compassus Hospice, Hughes Pharmacy and Karen Morgan who provided loving support and care to Debbie during the final weeks of her life.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift to the Crossing Path Animal Rescue. Nothing would make Debbie happier than knowing that her friends and family honored her memory by investing in a work she was so passionate about.
Condolences and fond memories may be shared for the Strawn Family at collier-butler.com
