Debra Bradburn, 72, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on February 1, 2025. Visitation will be from 11 AM until 1 PM Friday, February 7, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM. Casual dress is requested.
Deb was born April 20, 1952, in Lincoln, IL., the daughter of Donald L. Tisdale and Nellie Louise (Miller). She married Roger Bradburn May 7, 1982. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2012. Deb could light up any room she was in. Even during cancer treatment, she was making people smile. She had a special gift of making everyone feel like they were the most important person in the world to her. She enjoyed dancing (especially two stepping), bowling, fishing, bingo, and family gatherings. She was a member of the Unted States Bowling Congress and the Boot Kickers country line dancing club.
Survivors include her children Charles Davenport (Michelle), Jayson Davenport, and Betty Jo Bradburn (Cory), grandchildren: Collin, Kaydence, Blaytn, Jaxson, Dylan, Jaylee, Trinaty, David, Emberlynn, and Coraline; great grandchildren Kaydence, Bhayler, Hudson, and Raven; siblings: Donald Tisdale (Teresa) and Donna Tisdale; several chosen kids and grandkids, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Memorial donations may be made to Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home to assist the family.