Public viewing for Mrs. Deborah Thomas, 62, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held Friday, July 25, 2025, from 12-6pm.

Deborah Lynn Thomas, age 62, was born Deborah Lynn Bostick on August 30,1962 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the third of four children born to Willie Pearl (Hunter) Bostick and Ulysee Bostick. Deborah departed this life on July 11, 2025.

Deborah grew up in New York, where she attended school and completed her education by earning an Associate Degree in Business Administration. Deborah commonly called “Dee-Dee” by her family and childhood friends, was a kind, giving and fun-loving person. She enjoyed laughing, cooking and having a good time with family and friends.

Deborah met her husband Willie in New York. They were married for 31 years, living in Orangeburg, South Carolina, for most of their married life. She loved her husband and helped him raise her stepchildren.

Deborah leaves to mourn her memory her husband: Willie Edward Thomas Jr.; four stepchildren Barron Watson, Willie Edward Thomas III, Francina Thomas and Victor Thomas; two sisters Vera Elaine Bostick-Borden, Sandra Denise Jenkins, and one brother Travis Ulysee Bostick; four step-grandchildren, Corey Moore, Caila Moore, Cordell Valdez and Mildred Valdez; six brothers-in-law Kenneth Jenkins, Stanley Borden, Hydrick Thomas, Calvin Thomas, Eric Thomas and Vincent Thomas; three sisters-in-law Cheryl Thomas, Nanette Thomas and Jeanette Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Mrs. Thomas passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at MUSC Health-Orangeburg.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com