Deborah Barbour Middleton

Deborah Barbour Middleton, 72, of Madison Heights passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Oscar Jackson Barbour and Alice Walsh Barbour.

Deborah, born on August 5, 1952, was a proud graduate of Amherst County High School and dedicated over 30 years of her life in service to the community through her work at the DMV. Known for her warmth, grace, and natural ability to connect with others, Deborah left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Her love for gardening was a reflection of her spirit—nurturing, vibrant, and full of life. She found peace and joy among her flowers, delighting in their colors and beauty in a way that words could never fully express.

One of her greatest pleasures was spending time at the Outer Banks, where she would gaze out over the water, soaking in the calm and serenity it offered.

Deborah's kindness, strength, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was truly the heart of her family, and her memory will live on in the lives she touched.

In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in passing by one brother, Dennis Wayne Barbour.

Those left to cherish Deborah's memory include her loving and devoted husband Vernon Leon Middleton, Jr.; her children Danielle Wright and her husband Carroll, Troy Middleton and his wife Theresa; her brother Kendall Barbour and his wife Leslie; her grandchildren Nichole, Michael, Josh, Grayson; and her special niece and nephew Brittany and Daniel Barbour.

A celebration of Deborah's life will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Whitten Monelison Chapel at 1pm officiated by Pastor Larry Fitzgerald and Pastor Dan Rickert, followed by interment at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends the night prior, May 27, 2025 at Whitten Monelison Chapel from 5-7pm.