Debora Horne Vaz, of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away on May 14th, 2014.

Debbie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 14th, 1955 to the late Charles and Doris Horne.
She graduated from TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia in 1973 and received a BS in Education
from Radford University in Virginia in 1977. She received a Master's in Education from James Madison in Virginia in 1981.
She was married to Lenridge Vaz on August 14th, 1993 and they lived happily together in Ashburn, Virginia.

A gifted educator Debbie began her career in Staunton, Va. She also taught in Fairfax, and then built her career with
Loudoun County Public Schools. She spent the last 10 years teaching STEP Preschool most recently at Evergreen Mills Elementary
School in Leesburg. Much of Debbie's career was dedicated to children with special needs and their families.
She was well respected for her warmth, dedication and professionalism. Debbie or Ms. Vas as she was frequently called,
was beloved by students, parents, and peers alike.

Debbie was also an integral part of her local community by volunteering her time at local charitable organizations.

Debbie very much enjoyed being active and healthy during her free-time partaking in activities such as horseback riding
and jazzercise. She loved the outer banks and visited there for many years with her family and friends. She adored her nieces
and nephews. Debbie and her husband Len had a passion for going on cruises, they went as often as possible!

Family will receive friends on Monday, May 19, 2014 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 21371 St Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Burial to follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bluemont, VA.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to http://www.ovarian.org/

Her memories will be cherished by those who knew and loved her.