Debra Faye Anderson Croom

August 21, 1955 - March 11, 2018
Debra Faye Anderson Croom


Debra (Debbie) Anderson Croom, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at age 62 at her home, in Hampstead NC.

Debbie was preceded in death by her late father Bruce Hooks Anderson of Hampstead, and her biological mother Hilda Hailey, Richmond, VA.

Debbie is survived by her husband Robert W. Croom (Bob) of Hampstead, NC, Loving mother Joyce Faye Paschall Anderson of Hampstead, who has been by Debbie’s side day and night for the past two months as Debbie battled multiple health problems. Debbie leaves behind two loving children Michael Brandon Croom, and wife Courtney Jackson Croom of Wilmington NC, Melody Brooke Croom Hudson, and husband Richard Hudson of Hampstead, NC. Also her four grandchildren- Brookelynn Farah Hudson, Ezekiel Hooks Croom, Bryler Faith Hudson, and Penelope Kenlynn Croom. May god keep a watchful eye on all of these children. Debbie has many brothers and sisters Donnie Anderson (Beth) of Miami, Florida, Chuck Comer (Kathy) of Richmond, VA, Robin Comer Robinson (John) of Maryville, Tennessee, Dawn Anderson (Bill) of Hampstead, NC, Wendy Perdue (Billy) of Hampstead NC. Debbie showed nieces and nephews Alicia Perdue, Trey Elliott, and Allie Perdue all of Hampstead tremendous love.

Debbie was a faithful member of Blake’s Chapel Advent Christian Church. She held many positions there over the years, but her passion was the children and youth of the church. Debbie was a loyal employee of Canady & Son Exterminating for more than 36 years. She left a lasting impression on all of her coworkers. Debbie will be missed greatly by all who knew her.

A meaningful service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Blake’s Chapel Advent Christian Church, Sloop Point Road, Hampstead, NC.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel , from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.

 In lieu of flowers please send your donations to Camp Dixie, 373 W. Bladen Union Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306 or Duke University Hospital, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710 in honor of Debbie Croom.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.

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  • March 13, 2018
    Dale & Betty Hobbs says:
    So sorry for your losd,I served with Debbie on the Camp Dixie board in the passed. Our prayers are with you all ..GOD Bless The Family. !

  • March 16, 2018
    Linda Gniadek lit a candle:
    Lit since March 16, 2018 at 3:21:18 PM

  • March 14, 2018
    T.J. Milliner says:
    Keeping the Anderson/Croom Families in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.

  • March 13, 2018
    Bobby Woodell says:
    One of the hardest working people I have ever met, she always put everyones wants an needs in front of her on.She will be missed at home,Church and Canady and Son Exterminating.R.I.P. My Friend.

  • March 13, 2018
    Toy Morris says:
    My deepest condolences to her family. Debbie was one of the nicest people I've ever met and never spoke an ill word about anyone. May God Bless.