Owens, Deborah Jean

Deborah Jean Owens, 49, of Christiansburg, was called to her heavenly home on August 6, 2007.

Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., she spent most of her adult life in the New River Valley. She is survived by her parents, Cecilia and James Owens of Christiansburg; her children, Melissa DiRico and husband, Carl, of Christiansburg; Eric Wirt and wife, Danielle, of Christiansburg; her sisters, Suzanne Webb and husband, Mitch, of Mt. Crawford; Cindy Dove and husband, Robert, of Viera, Fla.; Patricia Frazier and husband, Aaron, of Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Billy Smith; and dog, Chantz. She is also survived by three beautiful grandchildren, Joseph and Jacob DiRico and Haliegh Wirt, all of whom she cherished and adored.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The Owens Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.