Deborah Ann Walls, 67, of Elkton, MD passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Born in Darby, PA on September 30, 1957, she was the daughter of Anna Weaverling Bishop and the late Douglas Smith.

Deborah had retired as the owner and operator of a home healthcare staffing business, where she touched many lives with her compassion and care. She earned her Ph.D. in Pastoral Studies and was deeply committed to her faith, remaining very active in her church community. In her free time, Deborah enjoyed knitting, playing bingo, singing karaoke, watching the Hallmark Channel, and playing games on her tablet. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

In addition to her mother, survivors include her children, William Hughes and Lillian Meloche (Michael), both of Elkton, MD; stepchildren, Samuel Walls, Elijah Walls, Andrea Walls, and Lenuel Walls; her siblings, Donald Smith (Linda), Annapolis, MD, Bonnie Brown, Newburn, NC, Holly Ayers, North East, MD, and Tammy Matchett, Topeka, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Walls; and stepchildren, Donna Huffman and Harold Walls Jr.

Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be private in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, Inc. at 6555 Rock Spring Drive, Suite 280, Bethesda, MD 20817.