Deborah Diane Dignall

Deborah Diane Dignall obituary, Bradenton, FL

Deborah Diane Dignall

Deborah Dignall Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory (43rd St. Chapel) - Bradenton on Feb. 27, 2026.
Deborah Diane Dignall, 80, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on February 17, 2026. Born March 25, 1945, in Masury, Ohio, Debbie was a strong-willed, feisty, and outspoken woman who lived life on her own terms. She loved baking for her family and spending hours watching her favorite westerns. Debbie had grit, honesty, and a stubborn streak that made her who she was. She loved hard and fiercely, and those closest to her always knew exactly where they stood. She is survived by her sisters Della, Linda, and Shirley; her children Teresa Dawson, Roy Dawson Sr., Gerald Dawson, and Veronica Summerall; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ila Dignall; her children Kimberly Stevens and Darrell Dawson Sr.; her brother Gerald Dignall; her ex-husband the father of her children, Roy Dawson Sr; and her grandson, Alex Dawson. Deborah will be remembered for her strength, her fire, and the deep love she carried for her family.

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.

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