Mrs. Deborah Carlson Boone
(May 27, 1957 - February 13, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina - Omega Omega Services
Viewing Date & Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 / 6:30 P.M.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Thursday, February 20, 2025 / 10:00 A.M.
Interment Location: 12:00 Noon / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Sending prayers to the Caralson and Boone Family. I will always remember Deborah for her style, class, grace, fashion, and many bracelets.
Our sincere deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
Mrs. Boone is very special to me. She was a friend, mentor, and most of all, someone who found a way to help those in need. Her greatest attribute was being a proponent for those kiddos who didn’t have a place to go. She was relentless when she heard the true concern in my voice. Her selflessness will forever be my guide post. I’ll see you in Heaven, my dear friend.
DJ, Pam and family
My deepest and sincere condolences to you all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love you
My most sincere condolences to the Carlson And Boone families on the passing of your/our beloved Deborah. Deborah and I met as undergraduates at NCATSU and pledged together into the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in the Spring of 1977. We bonded while pledging and we love each other dearly. We will miss her presence here but, we know and are thankful that she is home with her David and the Lord.🔺❤️🌹
My most sincere condolences to the Carlson And Boone families on the passing of your/our beloved Deborah. Deborah and I met as unddergrads at NCATSU ad pledged together into the Delta Siga Theta Sorority in the Spring of 1977. We bonded while pledged and we love each other dearly. We will miss her presence here but we know and are thankful that she us home with her David and the Lord.🔺❤️🌹
Beautiful service!
Deborah rest in peace, my friend!
Deborah was such a beautiful person, always kind and caring. She was a friend that I have known all my life. We grew up as neighbors in Greensboro, N. C.
Pamela, DJ and family—my heart is with you. I am sorry I could not be there in – person today but know I am praying for you to find comfort in God at this time.
Jane M. McGinn
Pam,
God continues to speak. You are in our prayers. May you find peace, comfort, and strength in the days and nights to come. We celebrate your sister’s life with you. God bless.
To Pam and your family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful, kind-hearted and loving sister, Deborah. May the peace of God comfort and strengthen you and Deborah’s son during this time of sadness. Always will treasure memories of such blessed friendship.
Johnetta and I want you to know that you all are in our prayers. Deborah was a treasure and will forever be a part of our cherished memories.
Pamela, DJ and family,
Deepest condolences to you and the family. I pray God will strengthen you with HIS loving peace.
Love you.
Extending Sincere and Heartfelt condolences to the Boone family. Heaven gained a Beautiful Soul and earth has lost a dedicated and passionate angel for the Homeless of R1. It was an absolute blessing to have worked with Mrs. Boone in R1 for the many years of Service she gave. May her Soul Rest in Peace, God Bless 🫶🏾🙏🏾💕
To Pam and your family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful, kind-hearted and loving sister, Deborah. May the peace of God comfort and strengthen you and Deborah’s son during this time of sadness. Always will treasure memories of such blessed friendship.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Deborah. Professionally she broadened services to homeless children and families to help them become successful students. Her advocacy and expertise were sought after in Richland 1 and statewide. She touched so many lives. Personally I loved her humor, warmth, and positivity. She made each person feel special and I cherished her friendship.
Deborah served children and her community with a joyful heart. I loved working with her! She was a great colleague—fun, effective and helpful. My condolences to her family—she will be missed but know her contributions persist.
Deborah served youth and our community with a joyful heart. I loved working with her. She was a great colleague, a lot of fun and completely dedicated to her mission. My condolences to her family—know her contributions persist!
My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Boone and Carlson family during this difficult time. It was a joy to have known Deborah as a classmate and sorority sister!
Condolences and prayers to the Boone family. Sleep well, Sweet Soror
My prayers and deepest condolences go out to the Boone and Carlson families. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Deborah was one of my favorite people to interact with—always so positive, genuine, and full of joy. She would always make me laugh. Often, I would tell her how God uses her to uplift and edify others. Her positivity was innate! I will miss you, my beautiful friend and sister. Rest in Peace.
My deepest sympathy to the Boone and Carlson family. I am so thankful for a kind and thoughtful friend as Deborah was. She was unique with her style and sense of humor. We met during my senior year at Dudley and also pledged together. She was a life long friend and I will truly miss her.
We are sending our condolences to DJ and extended family members. Frank and I just heard the sad news from your Auntie Teresa this evening…that your beloved Mother passed. Our hearts are broken because of the pain you are experiencing, during the grieving process. Grieve at your own pace. Know that your
Mom and Dad loved you dearly. We pray that God will continue to keep his protective arms around you. One day soon, I hope your tears will be replaced with a smile, when you hear their names. And your family memories will remain in your heart FOREVER. With Sympathy and Love, “your Boone cousins” Shrone Franks Wooten and Franklin Wooten, Stafford, VA (born in Pollocksville)
To the Boone and Carlson family, I offer my sincere condolences and prayers for God’s strength and comfort during this transitional time. As a Lyon St colleague, I will forever cherish Mrs. Boone. Because of who she was, and her passion for service to and for the homeless and students at-risk, I took a graduate course she helped to create. It was the best course ever. I will truly miss our conversations and our laughter. She was truly a ray of sunshine. Praying much for your family.
Boone & Carlson Families,
In 2002, I was hired as the State Coordinator for the Homeless Education Program. Deborah was the first School District Homeless Liaison I met. We became friends immediately. Deborah’s compassion and caring spirit was perfect for that role. Deborah’s passion for serving the homeless community was seen in everything she did. Not only did she ensure that children experiencing homelessness were enrolled and fully participating in school she also fought hard to ensure their families received the services they needed. They knew Mrs. Boone was there to help them. Always going that extra mile. Deborah was highly respected in Richland and surrounding counties due to her vast knowledge regarding homelessness. The community leaders trusted her and would answer her calls for assistance. Deborah was the liaison for others to mimic, which was hard because she set the bar out of reach. She was phenomenal. I loved hearing her call me Doll. She always had a smile for you and would encourage and uplift you. You could not be down around Deborah; she would not allow it. She was always willing to help, the first to volunteer. A beautiful person inside and out. She would give you anything except her charms and her handbags. I will miss my dear friend.
Grief never ends but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of LOVE. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times. Keep trusting in Jehovah God, he will provide comfort.
We offer our prayers and condolences to D J and Family as you go through this storm. We pray that God will wrap you in His love, provide you with strength and comfort and give you the assurance in knowing that you are not alone.
Deborah rest in peace for you are Safe in His Arms.🙏🏾✝️
I have many memories of Mrs. Boone. Our first engagement was unforgettable. Mrs. Boone was very outspoken, and I loved that about her because you never had to guess how she felt. She will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and close friends.
This hurts my heart. I met Debra through her husband David, who i served with in the Army while stationed in Korea. David talked about his awesome wife a lot and his hope and plan of having a son. Sure enough, here comes D.J. some years later.
While visiting them he said “I never asked this woman to marry me. She and my mother just started planning a wedding and I showed up.” We laughed so hard. She and David have a special place in my heart. I sang at David’s homegoing and though I’m not able to travel for Debra’s homegoing celebration I will sing a song in here honor and memory at worship services on Sunday.
Rest well my beautiful sister. Your love remains with us still. 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
Praying for the family. Our fathers were in the B-1Navy Band together. Deborah will surely be missed.
My condolences and prayers to the Boone and Carlson Families. It saddens me to hear loss of Deborah Boone. She was such a caring and and determine advocate for so many in Richland School District 1 and the community at Large. Her infectious smile and uplifting spirit brighten the room when she entered. It was truly my privilege to have worked with her in serving the students and families of Richland School District 1 for many years. May God’s strength and comfort sustain you for the days ahead in Jesus name.
Prayers and deepest condolences to the Boone/Carlson family. I will always cherish our time working together on professional development for Career and Technical Education Teachers in Richland County School District One.
Sending Prayers, thoughts, and my Sincere Condolences to Deborah’s family, friends, and colleagues. I am so lost for words. But I do know that our Lord is sending us help with comfort as we all process not seeing or speaking our Deborah anymore. I am missing you already.
This breaks my heart. Deborah was such a caring person, and she would engage me and greet me with a smile and constructive conversation every chance we got when visiting United Way. We were supposed to grab meet and greet after-hours but never got the chance. R.I.P beautiful soul.
It saddens me to learn of Deborah’s passing. Not to long ago I thought of Deborah and I smiled. I should have listened to my spirit and called, never thinking for a minute that it would be my last chance to speak again. I will cherish many fond memories as advocates, enthusiasts for living and as believers that all things are possible through Christ.
I send my condolences to David, who brought her so much joy, and to the Carlson and Boone families. I pray God provides comfort and peace during this time and beyond. RIP Deborah Carlson-Boone.
Boone Family,
I’d like to extend my thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, colleagues and community members. Deborah and I met at a NAEHCY Conference and served on the Board of Directors together. She was a phenomenal advocate for unhoused scholars and families. Deborah was beautiful on the inside and outside. Aside from her caring and loving spirit; I will always remember being able to hear her bracelets as she was walking or moving about. I will also remember how she referred to many of us as “doll”. I will miss her daily inspiration. Take one day at a time and I pray that God will provide you with comfort and peace during this season.
I knew her as a colleague working with McKinney-Vento students in the state of South Carolina. My prayers are with the family. May God give you peace and comfort.
To the Boone family, may God comfort you all in this time. My prayers and condolences are with the your family.
To know Debra, is to love Debra. If you were fortunate enough to be one of the ones who was bless by her cunning ways, you were lucky! We laughed, we cried, we prayed together. She was truly one of a kind and she will always hold a very special place in my heart. I will hold on to the last time you called me a “diva” or say “Mrs. Irene Hamilton Jones” as only you could. I will hold onto the last time you “put me in my place” Only a true friend could do it the way you did. Rip in Peace, you will forever be MISSED!!! 💖
I’m sending my condolences and prayers to the family of Mrs. Boone. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I pray that her loved ones are able to find strength and peace in knowing that she will forever live on in their hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Boone Family and RSD1. We would like to wish you comfort during this difficult time, and my deepest sympathies go to the Boone family. Not only was Mrs. Boone and advocate for McKinney-Vento in RSD1, she shared her knowlege and experience with others. Beyond the her work, she was a positive person with a tremendous spirit about life.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Deborah. Family please know that you are in my prayers, and her legacy will live on. With much love,
The Apostle, Dr. Gabriel E. Barrett
You will be truly missed. I will miss seeing you walking in the door at Waverley Administration. My condolences and sending my prayers to the Boone and Carlson family.
My deepest condolences, prayer’s and sympathy to the Boone and Carlson family. Deborah was my friend, Soror and coworker. Such a joy to know with an infectious smile. Rest in Peace, my Sister … You will be missed. 😢🙏🏽💔
Yvonne Pygatt
Sending prayers and condolences to the Boone and Carlson Family during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May God’s love and peace give you comfort today and days to come.
Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are to hear about your loss. We are sending our heartfelt condolences and remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. Deborah will be missed.
Sending my heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Boone/Carlson family. I will always cherish our time working together in Student Support Services of Richland County School District One.
We’re sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Her love and guidance will forever be a part of you, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. “RIP Doll”
My Prayers and Condolences are with the Boone Family at this difficult time:
To our Deborah 🌹
Thank you for bringing “Sunshine” into my life with your wit, charm, grace, beauty, intelligence, warm smile, and irresistible laugh, to name a few.
•No one could call you “Doll” like you could!
•No one could ” Shop till you drop” like you could!
• No one could ” Bling your many beautiful bracelets” like you could!
• No one could “respectfully put you in your place”like you could!
I won’t wake up to your inspirational messages, via text, anymore, nor hear you call me “Doll” when we talked.
I do take comfort in knowing how much you loved the Lord and looked forward to one day receiving your place in Heaven.
I won’t say goodbye because this is not our ending; I will say so long for now until we meet up again❤️
To the Boone family. May God continue to keep you wrapped in His loving arms during this very trying time. Debbie will live on because she lives in your hearts.
Imogene F Clarke
To the Boone family. May God continue to keep you wrapped in His loving arms during this very trying time. Debbie will live on because she lives in your hearts.
It was a pleasure working with her. May the lord comfort her family and all thoes who will miss her.
To “D” (oh, how you loved you!) and the Boone and Carlson families. You have my sincere condolences. Deborah and I were colleagues and friends. I met Deborah 18 years ago when I became the McKinney-Vento (MV) Coordinator for Charleston County School District. My heart is broken because I loved her dearly. We shared stories about life experiences, our children, and work life. We had our share of hard laughs and tears. I will miss her beautiful face, voice, and spirit. Deborah was passionate about her work in Richland School District One and gave 100% to ensure the rights of homeless children and families. Many MV liaisons across the state relied on Deborah’s expertise and knowledge about the MV Act and law as they worked with homeless students and families. Your legacy will live on. Rest in Peace, my friend.
To the Boone and Carlson families, please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I met Deborah at NC A&T where we both sung with the Concert Choir. She was a sweetheart. May her memory be a blessing.
To the Boone and Carlson families, please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I met Deborah at NC A&T where we both sung with the Concert Choir. She was a sweetheart. May her memory be a blessing.
To David “D” as he was affectionately called by his mother and to the Carlson & Boone family:
On behalf of the PASS Tutors (Parent and Student Succeed) program with Richland School District One, a sweet, kind, and loving spirit has been called home to rest.
I have worked with Deborah for over 20 years as a tutor and I have watched how hard she worked with the McKinney Vento Program with the South Carolina State Department of Education that supports our homeless students in Richland One.
She has always been so giving of her time to our homeless children and parents ensuring they have what they need to be successful in school, from arranging transportation for students to get to their home school, giving countless school supplies and clothing, to quarterly “Housing Clinics” to help families qualify for permanent housing.
I thank God for Ms. Boone and the way He used her to enhance our community. She was truly an inspiration. A jewel in Richland One will be missed!
David “D” may God surround you with His precious love, and infuse you with His perfect and divine peace! Cherish the memories!🙏🏽♥️ 🌹💐🙏🏽
To the Carlson and Boone Families – my deepest prayers of comfort to you. Deborah and I grew up in Greensboro with mutual friends, and re-connected these past few years by text and at the A&T Tailgates. So sweet; such a kind demeanor. God is with you.
My sincere condolences and prayers for David and the Boone family. Ms. Boone, MY DIVA, with the beautiful smile, witty but positive attitude will truly be missed.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Ms. Boone. She was a wonderful colleague and a kind person, with a little sass! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time. Ms. Boone will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
My sincere condolences to DJ and the entire Boone family, as well as to Richland School District One for the loss of Deborah Boone a loving mother and dedicated employee. She will be sorely missed.
My sincere condolences to the family of Deborah. We were classmates at NCAT 1975-1979. May God hold you in the hollow of his hands and wrap you in his love.
My beautiful Soror will be missed. Rest in peace ❤️
To David and the Boone family I send my heartfelt condolences. David, may you be comforted by your many memories of your mother. I will continue to keep you in prayer. Love you,
Ms. Jeanna Honore “Turner”
My condolences and prayers to the Boone family. Deborah was always very nice with a beautiful smile.
Rest in God my dear friend. Rest in the arms of God. I am praying for your son, Your family and friends. I am missing you so much. 😭😭
I am extending my sincerest condolences to the family. I find solace in the time that we shared in our last and final annual December (2024) gathering. Rest peacefully!💐
Prayers and condolences to the Boone family. Deborah your sweet spirit will be missed dearly.
My sweet and beautiful Soror you will be missed. Sending my condolences to the family.
My Prayers and Condolences to the Boone Family, Deborah will be missed.🙏🏾🙏🏾
James B Dudley Class of 75 send our condolences to the Carlson and Boone Family. Deborah was such a sweet person. We are keeping you all in our prayers.