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Deborah Yost Els

July 29, 1952 — August 7, 2018

Deborah Yost Els

Deborah Yost Els

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 7, 2018, Mrs. Deborah Yost Els, 66.

Deborah was a lifetime resident of Augusta and worshipped her Lord at Crawford Avenue Baptist Church. Before retirement, she worked as a radiation therapist at the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center. Her love was woodworking and carpentry and she constructed decks, bookcases and birdhouses. She also enjoyed gardening and working outside. Deborah was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister.

Family members include her son: Blair Els (Heather); sister: Dianne Casey (Bill); brother: Dr. Wayne Yost (Dianne) and grandchildren: Kelly and Kevin Els. Her beloved Yorkie, Rascal, held a special place in her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents: Russell and Marie Spires Yost.

A funeral service will be Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Bert Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Faithful Ones.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crawford Avenue Baptist Church, 507 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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