Debra K. Brown, 55, of 118 S. Wentz Street in Wapakoneta, OH, died 10:20 a.m. Friday October 30, 2009 at a daughter’s residence in St.Marys.

She was born October 17, 1954 in Celina, OH to B.J. and Barbara (Byrley) Bailey.

On March 15, 1983, she married Richard A. Brown, who survives.

She is also survived by:

son, Brock (Theresa “Mona”) Bailey of Coldwater, OH

daughter, Brandy Bailey of St.Marys, OH

son, Rick (Tamera) Brown of New Bremen, OH

daughter, Tia (Danny) Salisbury of St.Marys, OH

daughter, Gerri (Hector) Lopez of St.Marys, OH

14 grandchildren: Aaron, Aricka, Jordan, Brittny, Brandon, Faith, Shia, Betsy, . Mandy, Jolene, Noah, Tecia, Nathan, Gregory

sister, Brenda (Steve) Freymuth of Wapakoneta, OH

sister, Sheila (Gary) Clark of Celina, OH

sister, Robin Grandstaff of Coldwater, OH

brother, Derwin (Billie Jo) Bailey of Wapakoneta, OH

She was preceded in death by: her parents, sister Linda Miller, sister Betty Jo Comer, brother Darrell Dean Bailey, 6 infant grandchildren

She was a 1973 graduate of Wapakoneta High School.

She was a homemaker and worked for many years at the Miller’s Textile Services in Wapakoneta.

She was a member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie # 691 auxiliary in Wapakoneta.

Her favorite pastimes included camping, listening to country & western music and collecting owls. Above all, she was absolutely devoted to caring for her grandchildren , nieces and nephews.

Services are scheduled 1:30 p.m. Wednesday November 4, 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Service 1605 Celina Road in St.Marys, with the Rev. John J. Moyler, III, officiating. Burial will follow at the Swamp College Cemetery, in rural Celina.

Visitation for family and friends will be held  2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.