Mrs. Deborah A. Mahan, age 70 of Chatham, Virginia passed away, Sunday, August 8, 2021. Mrs. Mahan was born in Danville, Virginia on October 16, 1950, the daughter of the late William Haywood Abbott and Estelle Hedrick Abbott. Mrs. Mahan retired as chief of human services at Danville Social Services after 25 years. She moved to Carrollton to be near her daughter Ellen, who owns Advanced Massage Therapies in Carrollton. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, D. Ellen and Si Maroun of Carrollton and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar W. Mahan, Jr. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Greenpond Baptist Church Cemetery, 7176 Anderson Mill Rd, Chatham, Virginia with Pastor Steve Zimmerman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chatham Rescue Squad, 28 Military Dr, Chatham, VA 24531, Climax Volunteer Fire Department, 4166 Climax Rd, Chatham, VA 24531 or Chatham Pet Center, 11880 U.S. Highway 29. Chatham, VA 24531. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.