Deborah Shumate Cifers Obituary
In loving memory of Deborah Shumate Cifers of Danville, Virginia, who departed this world on May 23, 2026 at the age of 72. Deborah leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Shumate Cifers to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Deborah leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Glynn Odell Shumate, Sr. and Barbara Ann Carter Shumate; and her brother Steven Lee Shumate. She is survived by: her husband James Henry Cifers; her son James "Jim" Cifers, Jr. (Bobbie Jo); her grandsons, Jacob Redman and Benjamin Scott; and her siblings, Belinda Gayle Martin (Danny), Carolyn Carter Westrick and Glynn Odell Shumate, Jr..
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel (5858 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA 24541). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at the Highland Burial Park (1658 Piney Forest Rd, Danville, VA 24540).
