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.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway
I have enjoyed Debbie's friendship in the years she was in nursing homes In Conway. I met her when she was a roommate of another lady I visited and then I kept visiting with her until she passed. In the beginning of our friendship, she talked often of Gerry, her Great Danes, and her family history. She had a dry wit that kept us both laughing. I could ask her medical questions, and she was a great help. All she ever asked for was Coca Cola and dark chocolate. I read to her from Catholic prayer books, and she found peace in that. I will miss her, but I know she is with her beloved husband.
Will miss our talks and friendship I tried to be a good brother in law