Deborah Lynn Whan, age 47, of Shade died unexpectedly, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at her home.

Born Oct. 30, 1961 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Donald R. and Beverly K. Douglas Whan, Sr.

A 1979 graduate of Alexander High School and Tri-County Joint Vocational School, she was a lifelong Shade resident.

Deborah is survived by a sister, Lora Littleton and her fiancé, Jeff Keith of Malta; a brother, Donald R. (Jenny) Whan, Jr. of Syracuse; nieces and nephews- Tesa, Eric and Ashley Littleton, Donnie and Cassie Whan, Melia Conley, Ashley Kinder and Cody Cook; aunts and uncles- Mark & Judy Douglas of Athens, Bernice an Larry Campbell of Lake Placid, Fla., Priscilla Rosser of Albany, Darlene & John Cotton of Avon Lake, Fla. and Linda Skidmore of Belton, Michigan; several cousins including a special cousin, Paul Connett of Logan.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Athens Memory Gardens with Pastor Robert Barber officiating. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. A note of condolence may be sent to the family or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.