Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Henderson Haire

Deborah (Debbie) Henderson Haire, 71, of Albany, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Debbie was born in Atlanta, GA on December 25, 1951, to Herman and Juanita Henderson. At the age of nine, she moved with her family to Albany, GA, and then to Leesburg, GA in 1969. She attended Westover High School, graduating with the class of 1970, before furthering her education at Albany Junior College. She also began working at Bellsouth as a phone operator immediately after high school and remained a dedicated employee there until her retirement as an administrative assistant. On June 25, 1972, Debbie married her best friend and soul mate, Robert (Bobby) Haire, Jr., at Calvary Baptist Church in Albany, GA. Together they raised three children and recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her family fiercely and had a heart for serving others. Known for her selfless nature, if something needed to be done, she was determined to make it happen. Whether it was staying up all night to bake and decorate a cake for a friend or learning to install sheetrock so she could help repair her mother's home, if Debbie saw a need she would do her best to fill it. Debbie truly loved spending time with family. She always looked forward to summer vacations at the beach or any family excursion that involved fishing. Her absolute favorite time of year, however, was Christmas. She radiated pure joy during the holiday season and always poured her heart and soul into creating traditions and memories for her family. One of her favorite Christmas traditions was purchasing gifts to wrap and donate to organizations that served families in need. Her legacy of kindness and compassion will continue to inspire those who knew her and she will be deeply missed by those who loved her. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Juanita Henderson, and her brother, James Henderson. She is survived by her faithful husband, Robert Haire, Jr; her daughter, Robin Giles (Steven); her sons, Robert Haire III and Chris Haire (Wendy); her grandchildren, Abby Giles, Matthew Giles, Grace Haire, and Robert Haire IV; her sister, Lori Godwin (David); and her sister-in-law, Kathy Henderson. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Debbie to the Leesburg Police Department Foster Care Christmas Program, 107 Walnut Avenue North, Leesburg, GA 31763. All donations received will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for children placed in foster care.

Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Henderson Haire

December 25, 1951 - September 21, 2023