of conway, AR
December 29, 1952 - September 28, 2025
Deborah Harding, 72, of Conway, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, September 28, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1952, in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Hugh McEvoy and Blanche Maaland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gerald ''Gerry'' Harding, both parents, two brothers Jon McEvoy and Paul McEvoy, and Patricia ''Pat'' Smith who was like a mother.
Deborah enjoyed crocheting and her Great Danes. At 17 years old following her graduation from St. Malachy's Catholic School. She entered Job Corp, which began her lifelong career in the medical field. As the years went on, she continued her education until she reached the level of BS in Cytotechnology from the University of South Carolina in Charleston. After her and Gerry decided to pick up roots and leave Southeast Kansas they travelled and lived in their travel trailer all over the United States. After Gerry's retirement they settled in Bigelow, Ar. Later becoming adventurous and moving to Nicaragua for five years before returning to the United States.
Deborah is survived by her stepdaughter, Monica Crocker; grandchildren, Amy Ratcliff, Becky Maple, Christopher Crocker and Dustin Crocker; six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, along with childhood friend, Kelly Sutherland and many other friends and relatives. Deborah did not have any biological children of her own but loved her grandchildren dearly.
Services will be Private.
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