Deborah “Debbie” Horne Johnson, 68, of Hamlet, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1957 in Richmond County to the late James L. Horne and Carol Tyner Horne.
Debbie earned her Registered Nursing degree from the Hamlet School of Nursing, Class of 1984. She served the majority of her career with Hamlet Hospital, however she also spent time as a travel nurse. She sincerely cared for her patients as well as her co-workers.
Debbie was the best wife and mother anyone could ever ask for. She lived her life putting her family first and would often do without herself to make sure those she loved had everything they needed. Her forgiving spirit, kind heart, and selfless love touched everyone who knew her.
Known as “Granny” to all children, she had a special way of making every child feel loved and welcomed. Some of her happiest memories were spent at the lake with her grandkids, cheering at the ballfields, and enjoying a good book in quiet moments.
She will be remembered for her strength, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her love and presence will be deeply missed but forever carried in the hearts of those who loved her.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bo Horne Jr.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Jimmie Wayne Johnson Sr.; daughters, Jessica Conner (Brent) of Ellerbe, Leann Stubbs (Landon) of Hamlet, and Ashleigh Arey of Rockingham; sons, Wayne Johnson (Jennie) of Hamlet, Chad Johnson Sr. (Nancy) of Hamlet, Jody Johnson (Nicole) of Rockingham, Chris “Punkin” Johnson of Hamlet, and Josh Johnson of Hamlet; “bonus son,” Jamie Gross; grandchildren, Nikki Rhyne (Daniel), Tristan “Tiger” Johnson, Dylan Callhan (Calli), Alston Johnson, Michael Johnson Jr. (K.J.), Joshua Johnson (Tori), Kaylee Johnson, Jadyn Johnson, Jessica Moates, Harley Moates, Savannah Page, Brandon Johnson, Bryson Conner, Makaylan Conner, Will Conner, Kinley Conner, Sidney Conner, Layton Stubbs (Ally) and Lilly Stubbs; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Titus, Edy, Avery, Bentlee, Bowen, Tyler, Ivy, Aisley, Silas, Jericho, Corbyn, Mason, Charleigh and Addison; brother, Butch Horne (Angie) of Rockingham; sisters, Linda Goodwin (David) of Rockingham and Bit Horne of Hamlet; sister-in-law, Pam Horne; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., at Harrington Funeral Home in Hamlet. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Harrington Funeral Home, with Pastor Marvin Taylor and Pastor Darwin Cook officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.
