Deborah Lynn Mobley

Deborah Lynn Mobley, age 54, of Willard left this earthly life after a long battle with cancer on Friday March 27, 2026, and is now in the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born on November 19, 1971, in Pender County; the daughter of Faye Sholar Mobley of Wallace and the late Larry Mobley. 

Deborah graduated from high school and continued her education at Appalachian State University where she earned 2 Batchlor degrees and Master’s degree.  Later she and Patrick started what she loved most, an entertainment business that reached out to children and teens through games and activities.  She and Patrick faithfully attended Wallace Pentecostal Holiness Church as her health permitted.   

Deborah, in addition to her mother,  is survived by her best friend and husband of 20 years, Patrick Pistner; her sister Beverely Mott and husband Gregg of Harrells; brother Larry Mobley and wife Tammy of Lafayette, Louisiana; niece Kristen Mott; nephews Austin Mott and Adrian Mott; numerous extended family and friends that loved Deborah and was loved in return.

Deborah was a devoted wife and caring daughter, sister.   She was a simple lady who enjoyed the simple things in life.  Deborah was an entertainer. She served many years as counselor at youth camps where she would help children and teens learn about Jesus thru games and fun activities.  She traveled to eight different countries hiring internationals to come work as camp counselors. She acquired many friends from all over the world that are special to her to this day.  Deborah loved children of all ages.  Her touch and example demonstrated her love no matter where she was. Deborah was a mentor, confidant, counselor and friend to so many people.  She loved Patrick with every fiber of her being.  They had a very special relationship based on Biblical principles.  As one,  they did everything together, including her entertainment business.  Deborah was a fighter.  She fought hard during her journey with cancer and never gave up.  She would entertain children and adults with games and activities even when she was not physically up to it.  She loved going on road trips and many times would push herself to go when she was not feeling well.  Again, Deborah was a fighter.   Beautiful inside and out, she was always loving, compassionate and very devoted to Jesus and His work.  She was loved so much by so many and will surely be missed.  Her legacy will continue to live on because of her love for Jesus thru the 100’s and 100’s of lives she touched all around the world.  Deborah was truly a gift from God.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Wallace Pentecostal Holiness Church with her brother-in-law Reverend Gregg Mott officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will follow the service at Mobley Cemetery on Rivenbark Town Road, Wallace, NC.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Falcon Youth Camp PO Box 59. Falcon, NC  28642.

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