Debra L. Fletcher

Debra L. Fletcher obituary, Shelby, OH

Debra L. Fletcher

Debra Fletcher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Debra Fletcher Obituary Debra L. Fletcher, age 68 of Ontario, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio.
She was born July 31, 1956 to the late Gary and Margaret (Seidel) Milliron in Shelby. Debbie was a lifelong area resident and a 1974 graduate of Shelby High School. Debbie worked at several jobs during her lifetime, including Strubles Drug Store and several doctors offices. Debbie most especially enjoyed caring for her children and providing child care for a number of other families. She enjoyed crafts, decorating, cooking and baking. Debbie was revered for her special recipes of meatballs, shredded chicken sandwiches and pea salad.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Kim Fletcher, whom she married July 8, 1977; her two sons Ryan (Gwen) Fletcher of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Eric (Amy) Fletcher of Mansfield, Ohio; four grandchildren Ella & Zane Fletcher and Myles & Jack Fletcher; her brother Scott (Dan) Milliron of Shelby, Ohio; her niece, Caitlin Kehres; her nephew, Alex (Rachel) Milliron; her sister-in-law, Colleen (Jack) Turner and her brother-in-law, Mark Fletcher. Additionally, Debbie is survived by her devoted friend and caregiver, Aimee Pensinger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Margaret Milliron.
Friends and family may come to honor her life from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in her memory to Shelby Help Line Ministries, 39 Walnut Street, Shelby, Ohio 44875.
Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the Fletcher family.
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Monday
January 27, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Barkdull Funeral Home
33 N. Gamble Street
Shelby, OH 44875 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Debra, please visit our Tree Store.

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