Sgt. Deborah Dorothy Haines
September 16, 1955 ~ October 19, 2003
Resided in:
Nebo, NC
Deborah Dorothy Haines, 48, of Nebo died Sunday, October 19, 2003, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
A native of Westchester County, NY, she was the daughter of Larry Haines of Del Ray Beach, FL and the late Gertrude H. Haines. She received her BS in Criminology from Shaw University and was an officer with the Asheville Police Department since March of 1992.
Debbie received a Merit Award in 1996 and 1998; Lifesaving in 1996 and 1997; Departmental Citation in 1997; Certificate of Appreciation in 1998; Employee of the Year in 1997 and Employee of the Month in 1999. She was promoted to Sergeant on September 9, 1999.
In addition to her father, Debbie is survived by her dearest friend, Shirley Connelly.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with Chaplain William Snyder officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mission-St. Joseph’s Foundation, 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
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I just learned of Debbie’s death. We visited with her Christmas of 02. She was in good spirits and made us feel good about her recovery. I met Debbie when she owned the beauty salon here in Durham. Her fascination with law enforcement was contagious. She would ask me constantly what was it like to be an officer and that she was considering becoming an officer.
She was determined to be an officer and when she finally became an Officer,the satisfaction and joy and pride she felt can’t be describe. We went to visit her after she passed the physical test for Asheville PD and she was literally oozing with pride. Also on that visit took she us to get our second dog, who we still have with us today. She loved her job she loved being an officer and she loved Asheville PD. Debbie was a good soul. I and my partner will miss her dearly.
Peace to all.
I was a close friend of Deb’s during college. I have never met a person of such joy and laughter.
Had Deb been ill?
I am so sorry.
We in the Durham area just learned of Debbie’s passing. Debbie was a kind and giving person with a heart of pure gold. She will be truly missed. My prayers are with you.
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS ABOUT DEBBIE’S DEATH. WE JUST RECEIVED THE NEWS YESTERDAY,JAN.25. I am a friend FROM DURHAM N.C.AND HAD LOST CONTACT WITH HER AFTER SHE MOVED TO ASHVILLE.ALTHOUGH I DID VACATION IN ASHVILLE OCT. 25 AND TRIED TO FIND HER ADRESS BUT COULD NOT.I DID NOT KNOW THAT SHE WAS SICK. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.DEBBIE, IVETTE AND I WERE FRIENDS INTHE 80’S.
our thoughts and prayers are with her family
It fills me with sadness to learn of Debbie’s death. She was a remarkable person and a wonderful friend. We worked north Asheville together years ago and she always brightened my day with her dry wit. For all who had the great fortune to know Debbie, her smile, her spirit and her kindness will be sorely missed. I offer my sincerest sympathies to her family and friends.
On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police and its members, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Debbie’s family in their time of loss. Those who worked with Debbie and knew her will never forget her sweet disposition and her unique sense of humor. She will remain in our hearts forever.
My condolences to Debbie’s loved ones. Her police friends kept me up-to-date on her progress this last year. Through them, I came to know her as more than Sgt. Haines. I came to admire her inner strengths and concern for others as she battled her illness. She is missed already.
My prayers are with you in your loss of your daughter. jim belote
Deb was a wonderful person and a joy to be around. I am so sorry she had to pass so young. I enjoyed the time we worked together at the Police Dept. If I can do anything to help ease the pain please call me. 250-4612
My heart goes out to your family during your time of loss. Working with Debbie, I found her to be pleasant, kind spirited and sincere about her job.
She will be greatly missed.
Jeanette Sams
We will miss you very much!
sorry for your loss. We know debbie from exxon at 51 merrimon ave.
Debbie was a good friend. She always lended a listening ear and knew just the right encouraging words for any moment. Debbie was brave, wise and loyal. She will be missed.
Debbie Was a truly Kind and Wonderful Person, More Wise than I or anyone else will ever know.
You will be Missed by ALL.
Debbie was a truley wonderful delight to be around. Although she is gone,we still have our memories. She will truley be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I went to school with Deb in the 1970’s and just learned of her passing. What happened? She was so loved!
My heart aches over the loss of such a wonderful, unique and loving woman. I will always cherish the memories of all the times we shared together. Always and forever you will be in my heart. With Love, Susan
My wonderful friend from college days.
Your wit and joy will never be lost.
I wish I had known.
Debbie was my very best friend growing up. Loved her to pieces!! She always made us laugh! Oh the stories I could tell you!! One memory was when Debbie and i wanted to start our own band with 2 other girls. We all came with our instruments to her home in Weston. Took us 2 hours to figure out the band name, but none of us knew how to play our instruments, Debbie on the drums. So Mr. Haines came in to help us. He recorded us all singing! Such a riot! hahahahaha! Debbie and I went out for Halloween every year! Hysterical! We always got sprayed with shaving cream, hahaha! My time with Debbie was always sooooooo funny. Loved her so much!!! Miss you Deb!!