"Yesterday was Debbie's visitation & funeral. It was the largest gathering of our cousins in a very long time. The person whom officiated the service, Yvonne Evans, was fabulous; a heartfelt service that personally related to many of Debbie's great ways. Blessings to Ron. He was so warm, expressively open, & appreciative of all in attendance. His love for Debbie shined brightly. I think Debbie would have been pleased with the lovely celebration of her life. My love to all of Debbie's family, Cousin Kim"
In loving memory of
Debra Brothers
October 29, 1956 - June 20, 2016
Debra Debbie'' Brothers, age 59, of Washington, passed away at 2:18 AM on Monday, June 20, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 29, 1956 in Washington to Wilber B. and Sara (Cockerham) Stilwell. She attended Winslow High School and was a member of the Washington Conservation Club. Debbie loved shopping and interacting with people of all ages. She and her husband Ron enjoyed participated in car shows. Debbie is survived by her husband, Ronald Brothers whom she married November 4, 1972; one daughter, Tabitha Willis of Cato; one grandson, Danton Willis of Washington; her mother, Sara Stilwell of Winslow; two sisters, Annette Stilwell Sharp of Winslow and Tina Stilwell Matthews (Roger) of Otwell; one brother, Kevin Stilwell of Winslow; and a loving poodle named Ted E. Bear. She was preceded in death by an infant son; and her father Wilber Stilwell. Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Friday at Ed Lee Mortuary with Yvonne Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Sugarland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11 AM till 2 PM on Friday at Ed Lee Mortuary . Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com.
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"My prayers will be with all my family, even though i can't make it there..Love you all..Keep in mind.. Let your loved ones know you love them.Never know when will be the last day you will be able to... Gonna miss you Debbie..."
"I rember her young and happy as beautiful as can be. I babysat Tabitha at about 3-4 years old one summer. She locked herself in the bedroom and wouldn't come out. I had to call my dear cousin and tell her I was being manipulated by her young one. I remember the ring of Debbie's laughter to this day. My prayers are with you guys, love you all so much!!"
"I will remember her smile and soft voice the most. As a young kid me and Peg, and Tina would be over at Debbie's house and she'd let us pick "a few" grapes to eat. We'd pick a bucket full and hide downstairs and eat till we were sick! Debbie never got mad at us much but she'd chuckle at us when we'd say our stomach hurt, she was a beautiful woman. I'm truly going to miss seeing her on my trips down home."
"So sorry to hear about Debbie passing away. My prayers are with the family at this time of grieving. She is at peace now. God Bless you all"