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Deborah Winningham Chiola

1953 - 2020

BORN

1953

DIED

2020

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Carolina Funeral Home & Gardens

7113 Rivers Ave

Charleston, South Carolina

Deborah Chiola Obituary

Deborah Winningham Chiola, 66, of Summerville, SC passed away Thursday afternoon April 2, 2020 from a stroke. With the suddenness of her accident and the limitations imposed by COVID-19, her children were able to be put on speakerphone to let Debby hear their voices as they shared their love for her before she passed away peacefully.

Deborah was characterized as being a loving and supportive wife and mother who was there for any family member or friend no matter what. She cared deeply for those around her, supported them to the fullest, and was their biggest cheerleader. She was also outspoken and as those her know her only too well, was quite a force to be reckoned with.

Deborah loved to travel, enjoy the nice things in life, but most of all, spend time with her children and their families.

Deborah is survived by her son, Alexander Chiola; her daughter, Ashley Chiola; her grandson Leo Ergler; her siblings-Linda Stewart, Walter Winningham, Cathy Douglas, and Michael Winningham-and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and placed to rest next to her late husband Michael Chiola at Carolina Memorial. A memorial service will take place once the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

Please contact Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremation located at 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-797-2222-or the family for more information.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be viewed and shared at www.carolinamemorial.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Summerville Journal-Scene on Apr. 7, 2020.

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Pegi Polk

April 10, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Deborah's passing.we worked together @ First Data,she was such a nice and friendly person. May God bless and keep each of you strong.I am very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Deborah.

Susan Bynum

April 8, 2020

Always enjoyed spending time with Debbie through the years in tennis and watching children on the Ashborough summer swim league.

Jerry Stout

April 8, 2020

I remember fondly our neighbor and staunch Ashborough Alligators' Swim team supporter and parent. Her jovial mannerisms and cheering on of all the team members surely kept all members preforming to their best ability. She always supported the events, fund raisers and family gatherings, which led to great friendship within our communities. My sympathy to all her family members. Debbie will be missed.

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