Deborah A. Pope

September 7, 1948 - February 23, 2021

Deborah A. Pope, 72, of Old Town, Florida passed away February 23, 2021 due to a lengthy illness. Mrs. Pope was born September 7, 1948 to the late Lester and Wanda Price in Greenville, Ohio. Resided in Bradenton/Manatee County Florida. Later moving to Dixie County Florida late 2007. She retired from the Manatee County Health Department as a Deputy Registrar after serving 25 years with the Vital Statistics Department, and she was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Pope was survived by her sons Stoney Pope of Ellenton, Florida, James Pope Jr. of Bradenton, Florida, and James Ellis Pope of Myakka City, Florida, her daughter Bobbi Jo DeLoach of Old Town, Florida, her sisters Penny Maness and Bonnie Esposito, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband James Pope, Sr. and her brothers Charles “Chucky” Price and Everett “Butch” Price. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Pope will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Old Town Memorial Cemetery, with Pastor Mike Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com