Deborah Lee Board English, age 57, of Goodview, VA peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born June 11, 1957 to the late Laura Board Jefferson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her father, Jerome Quarles; brother, Jerome Quarles, Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Grady and Audrey English and sister-in-law, Gaynell English Smith. At an early age, Debbie was baptized and became a member of Green Spring Baptist Church. She was an active member at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and in her later years at Olive Branch Baptist Church; where she was the choir director and played the piano. She graduated from Staunton River High School in 1974. Her working career began as a nurse at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She successfully ran her cosmetology business (Deb's Reflections Unlimited) for over 30 years, and then retired from the U.S. Postal Service. She was a steadfast member of The English Family Gospel Singers serving as the booking agent, treasurer, background singer and keyboard player. She had a passionate love for her family and encouraged togetherness. She was a devoted wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. God truly blessed her with a joyful spirit. She had an outpouring love for church, singing and giving to others. Her endless faith, cheerful attitude and energy will never be forgotten; along with her infamous late night trips to Walmart. Those left to cherish her loving memory are her husband of 39 years, James Lee English, three loving daughters, Kim (Greg) Jones of Goodview, VA, April (Pat) Merriwether of Germantown, MD, and Jasmine (Chris) Cunningham of Goodview, VA; six grandchildren, Kalip, Jayda and Janell Jones, Leah and Chloe Merriwether and Kristina Cunningham; her mother, Vera Quarles; two sisters, Violet (Freddie) Stuart and Frederica (Wes) Eason; three brothers-in-law, Leon (Joanne) English, Lynwood (Patricia Ann) English and Rev. Eugene Smith; two godsons, Leon English, Jr. and Alvin Smith Jr.; special friend, Denise "Niecey" Starkey, and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of special friends that she met while on her musical and spiritual journey. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.