Deborah Miller Vandiver, age 69, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her residence.
Deborah loved her children and her grandchildren. She and her husband, Donny, ran a restaurant for several years. She loved to cook and always had a meal ready. She was Mom and Nana to everyone. The friends of her children were always welcome in their home and she always made sure they ate.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donny Vandiver; parents, Raymond & Hazel (Black) Miller; sisters, Dianne Glass and LaDonna Saarinen.
She is survived by her children, Amanda Peppers (Jeremy), Scott Vandiver, Matthew “ Matt” Vandiver (Brittney), Andrew Vandiver (Jamie); grandchildren, Reagan Peppers, Eric Peppers, Austin Vandiver, Aubrey Vandiver, Allison Vandiver, Karleigh Vandiver, Gracie Curry, Serena Vandiver, Levi Vandiver, Weston Vandiver, Mattie Vandiver, baby soon to arrive Darcy Vandiver; great-grandchildren, Chase Vandiver, Sarai Vandiver, Kairo Vandiver, Zaiyon Vandiver; siblings, Ronnie Miller (Lisa), Linda Campbell; brother-in-law, Jeff Saarinen; daughters of the heart, Mary McCalpin, Alyssa Fast; and a host of nieces & nephews.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Matt Flannigan, the nurses and staff of Affinity Hospice, as well as the caretakers, Sara Haywood and Bailey Aldridge.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the funeral expenses of Deborah c/o Spry Memorial Chapel.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To give private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.
