Deborah Jeane Green (née Suralik) of Southport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her
family and friends. She battled endometrial cancer, but never missed a day taking care of
everyone else. She was 67.
Debbie will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Thomas; daughter, Tara
(James Evans) of Bolivia; grandson, Aaron Biagiotti, and granddaughters, Emma and Alice
Evans; her parents, John and Barbara Suralik of Bolivia; sister, Stephanie (Reggie) DeShields
of Bridgeton, NJ; Michael Suralik of Morehead City; a multitude of nieces, nephews, and
cousins; and her large family of Christian brothers and sisters. She is preceded in death by her
brother, John Suralik, III.
Debbie was born in Tuckerton, NJ to John and Barbara. She was the oldest of four children.
Debbie married Tom in 1974 and moved to Manahawkin, NJ. Together, they had one child: Tara
Jeane. Debbie worked for Medical Associates of Ocean County for thirty years. Debbie and Tom
moved to Southport in 2008.
Debbie was a faithful member of the Bolivia congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba and staff at
NHRMC Zimmer Cancer Center and also to the staff at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare for their care
and compassion.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18