Debra Louise Bryant, 69, formerly of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her residence in Bourbonnais.
Debra was born January 22, 1952 at Iroquois Hospital in Watseka, the daughter of Donald and Thelma (Lade) Smartz. She married Raymond Bryant on March 31, 1978. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter: Donnanne Perkins; five grandchildren: Steven Wayne Bryant, Joseph Denton Tolliver Jr., James Lee Warren, Anthony Lewis Warren, and Crystal Walters; fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters: Leona Ann Gibson and Donna (Richard) Runyon. She was preceded in death by: her father: Donald Smartz; her mother: Thelma Mason; and her stepfather: Robert Mason.
Debra worked at the Casey’s in Chatsworth for 25 years. She was a huge fan of Elvis. She was a hard worker. She was known to put others needs before her own. Her most favorite thing was to take the kids fishing which is why they will remember her as the best grandma ever.
Memorials in Debra’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family.
Debra was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Burial will follow the service at Chatsworth (Charlotte) Cemetery in Chatsworth, Illinois.
Debra was born January 22, 1952 at Iroquois Hospital in Watseka, the daughter of Donald and Thelma (Lade) Smartz. She married Raymond Bryant on March 31, 1978. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter: Donnanne Perkins; five grandchildren: Steven Wayne Bryant, Joseph Denton Tolliver Jr., James Lee Warren, Anthony Lewis Warren, and Crystal Walters; fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters: Leona Ann Gibson and Donna (Richard) Runyon. She was preceded in death by: her father: Donald Smartz; her mother: Thelma Mason; and her stepfather: Robert Mason.
Debra worked at the Casey’s in Chatsworth for 25 years. She was a huge fan of Elvis. She was a hard worker. She was known to put others needs before her own. Her most favorite thing was to take the kids fishing which is why they will remember her as the best grandma ever.
Memorials in Debra’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family.
Debra was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Burial will follow the service at Chatsworth (Charlotte) Cemetery in Chatsworth, Illinois.
Debra Louise Bryant, 69, formerly of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her residence in Bourbonnais.
Debra was born January 22, 1952 at Iroquois Hospital in Watseka, the daughter of Donald and Thelma (Lade) Smartz. She married Raymond Bryant on March 31, 1978. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter: Donnanne Perkins; five grandchildren: Steven Wayne Bryant, Joseph Denton Tolliver Jr., James Lee Warren, Anthony Lewis Warren, and Crystal Walters; fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters: Leona Ann Gibson and Donna (Richard) Runyon. She was preceded in death by: her father: Donald Smartz; her mother: Thelma Mason; and her stepfather: Robert Mason.
Debra worked at the Casey’s in Chatsworth for 25 years. She was a huge fan of Elvis. She was a hard worker. She was known to put others needs before her own. Her most favorite thing was to take the kids fishing which is why they will remember her as the best grandma ever.
Memorials in Debra’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family.
Debra was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Burial will follow the service at Chatsworth (Charlotte) Cemetery in Chatsworth, Illinois.
Debra was born January 22, 1952 at Iroquois Hospital in Watseka, the daughter of Donald and Thelma (Lade) Smartz. She married Raymond Bryant on March 31, 1978. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter: Donnanne Perkins; five grandchildren: Steven Wayne Bryant, Joseph Denton Tolliver Jr., James Lee Warren, Anthony Lewis Warren, and Crystal Walters; fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters: Leona Ann Gibson and Donna (Richard) Runyon. She was preceded in death by: her father: Donald Smartz; her mother: Thelma Mason; and her stepfather: Robert Mason.
Debra worked at the Casey’s in Chatsworth for 25 years. She was a huge fan of Elvis. She was a hard worker. She was known to put others needs before her own. Her most favorite thing was to take the kids fishing which is why they will remember her as the best grandma ever.
Memorials in Debra’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family.
Debra was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Burial will follow the service at Chatsworth (Charlotte) Cemetery in Chatsworth, Illinois.
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