DOVER - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deborah L. Heintz, on Dec. 14, 2010, when she passed surrounded by her loved ones at Bayhealth Medical Center. Debbie was predeceased by her grandparents, Ethel and Lewis Holzer, and Clarence and Myrtle Powell; and her Aunts, Charolette Clendaniel, and Elsie Walls. She is survived by her parents, Clarence "Buddy" and Dorothy "Dotty" Powell; and was the proud parent of daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Christopher Hall, and son, Corey Heintz. As a devoted grandmother, her life revolved around her two grandsons, who were both the joy of her heart, Matthew and Michael Hall, all of Dover; and three Aunts, Betty Ann Ervin, Emilie Olechny, and Helen Dagg; and uncle, Samuel Powell Jr. Born on May 9, 1955, Debbie graduated with honors from Dover High School in 1973. She went on to pursue her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Delaware and had a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse for 15 years at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore and Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Nursing and then worked part-time teaching nursing students in Delaware. During her career, she touched the lives of many people, always providing her patients with exceptional medical care and the courage to overcome illness. Her passion and drive for nursing inspired others to strive for the same high standards of care in their own careers as medical professionals. When taking a break from her busy life as a mother of two and nursing, Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family, art, the beach, traveling, skiing, and discussing religion. God, family and caring for others were her priorities. She was a very outgoing and special person. Her friends and family will miss her greatly, and will keep many fond memories of Debbie in their hearts. Services will be conducted on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010. Friends and family are invited to call from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus Street, Dover. A Funeral Mass will then be offered at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Cross and burial is to follow at Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. Flowers are always appreciated since Debbie loved them, or donations in her memory may be made to the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County, 1991 South State St., Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com or traderfh@aol.com.