Damascus, Va.

I hope to be remembered farming with my husband, John; riding a horse or hiking a trail, to a spot overlooking a beautiful place in the woods... hoping my friends don't push me over.

After 62 years of travelling along life's many trails, I, Debra Stanley Jones, left Damascus on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. I, thru my faith in God, have spent the last few months living with a rare, one in a million, type of cancer. Adrenal cancer is often overlooked in the medical field. It should be standard protocol for a follow up with a CT scan, if a tumor is discovered on an adrenal gland. This in no way is a reflection on Allison Whitman who provided excellent care during this battle.

My exceptional parents, Harry and Hazel Stanley, proceed me on my journey. They taught me the love of the great outdoors. For that I am forever grateful!

Left behind, in Damascus, to manage the farm, and continue our legacy of love; is my husband, John Jones. Traveling with me, on different trails are my sister, Donna Nixon (deceased Tim); and my brother, Jason Stanley, (Linda). Making their own trails, behind me are several nephews, nieces and an abundance of friends.

A special thanks to Miranda, Tomie Jo, and members of Caris Health Care for their care.

In lieu of flowers, I ask for donations to be made to Abingdon United Methodist Church; PO Box 789, Abingdon VA 24212; specific to Paul Seay; in memory of me, Debra Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Henderson Funeral Home with Pastor Leonard Smith and Deacon Preston Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. A graveside service will follow at Westwood Memorial Gardens in Chilhowie, Va.

Online condolences may be expressed at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Debra Stanley Jones.