Severn, NC – Deborah Ross Hawks, 62, passed away February 6, 2017 at her home after a four year battle with ALS. She was born in Evergreen, AL and grew up in Courtland. She was a graduate of Southampton High School and was a member of Severn Baptist Church. She was a Quality Control Technician at John B. Sanfilippo and Sons in Garysburg, NC.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Jessica M. Newsome (Adam) of Severn, NC and Lacey N. Maddrey (Henning Snell) of Washington, D.C., a son, Shawn Maddrey , her mother, Shirley S. Ross both of Courtland, a brother, Mike Ross of Emporia, a sister-in-law, Kathy Ross of Windsor, six grandchildren, Addison Newsome, Jackson Newsome, Gavin Edwards, Carlee Edwards, Riley Maddrey and Addison Maddrey, two nieces, Ashley and Jamie Ross and a nephew, Wesley Ross.

She was predeceased by her father, Guy Wesley Ross and a brother, Joey Dean Ross.

A funeral will be held at 1PM Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with the Rev. Mark Corbett and Mr. Dale Miller officiating. The burial will follow at Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to The ALS Association, Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter, 4 N. Blount St., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601. www.wrightfuneralhome.org