Debra Birchnaugh worked for Dollar Tree
Debra Ann Birchnaugh, 59, passed away February 15, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Debra was born April 21, 1962 in Bluffton to James and Margaret (Shinaberry) Dray. On July 11, 1986 she married Kelly Birchnaugh who preceded her in death on August 1, 2015.
Debra was a 1980 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School. She was a manager at the Dollar Tree in Lima and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her pets.
Survivors include a son, Jessie (Emily) Birchnaugh of Columbus Grove; a step-daughter, Kathy Ann (Terry) Whitaker of Bluffton; three grandchildren, Dylan Birchnaugh, Dawson Birchnaugh, Dane Birchnaugh; two step-grandchildren, Jacob Neuenschwander and Brittany (Michael) Montello; and two brothers, James (Diana) Dray of Bluffton and Richard (Kendra) Dray of Sidney, Ohio.
Debra was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a daughter, Kelli Sue Lawler.
Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton following the service. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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