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Debbie Bird Obituary
She was in the first graduating class at Ridgecroft and was class Valedictorian, she was employed by St. John's Hospital, IN as a Home Health Physical Therapist, she was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church and was a wonderful daughter, wife, mom and grandmama.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2008 at Murfreesboro Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Lee Canipe and Rev. Tom Caulkins will officiate.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 30 years, Tom Bird of Anderson, IN; daughter, Elizabeth Bird Ross and her husband, Adam of Florence, SC; a son, Joey Bird of Inianapolis,IN; a grandson Connor Ross of Florence, SC; her father, Joe Dickerson of Murfreesboro.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eyssel Dickerson.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Murfreesboro Baptist Church.
Friends and family may sign the online register and send condolences at www.garrettfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Debbie Bird
Gina Dreger
December 31, 2008
Bird Family I'm so sorry to hear about Debbie. It was such a shock to hear about it. Just to let you know you are in our prayers and thoughts. Gina & Dale Dreger
Susan Markle
December 30, 2008
Tom, I was so shocked to hear about your loss. I also worked with Debbie in Home Health Care and although I did not work with her directly(we worked in different territories), whenever I did see her we had a good time. I was out of town when I heard the news and was soooo saddened and shocked. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alexis
December 30, 2008
During this time of mourning, I would like to express my sincere condolence at the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in persistent prayers, as “the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your heart and your mental powers.” [Phil. 4:7] I certainly hope that the help God can give at this time will make a difference.
Carla Stoneberg
December 29, 2008
Dear Tom,
I just learned today of the loss of Debbie and am so very sorry. I worked with Debbie at SJ Home Health Care for many years and appreciated her friendship very much. I'll never forget the amazing cakes she created, especially her Noah's Ark masterpiece. Weren't we all blessed to have known Debbie!
warren smith
December 21, 2008
May the grace of God be with the family in the time of sorrow. God knows.
Teresa Johnson
December 19, 2008
I worked with Debbie at St. John's for several years. She was a very special lady that always kept me laughing. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shannon Himmelspach
December 19, 2008
Dear Tom,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Bill, Melanie, Nathan, Jason Krieger
December 19, 2008
Dear Tom, Elizabeth, Adam, and Joey,
We were deeply saddened and shocked at Debbie's untimely death. We have missed you so much. Know that we have been lifting you up in our prayers every day. We love you all!
Rick Howe
December 19, 2008
Dear Tom, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Jeanne Blasciuc
December 19, 2008
Dear Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Good Bless,
Jeanne Blasciuc
Richard Ryan
December 18, 2008
Tom, My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this sad time. You are in our prayers .
Jan Bronnenberg
December 18, 2008
Dear Tom, So sorry to hear of your loss and our loss. I am the RN that took care of her when she had her foot problems and she took care of my husband and myself after our knee replacements. She was my "Lucy Buddy". Prayers are with you and your family. Blessings, Jan and Dave Bronnenberg
Sara Ayala
December 18, 2008
Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you.
Julie Pelton (Your Colts Buddy)
December 18, 2008
Dear Tom,
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God will give you the strength to get through this. Your sweet grandson Connor has a wonderful guardian angel in heaven looking after him.
Tracy Feliks
December 18, 2008
Tom,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Feliks
Susan Weimar
December 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was extremely sorry to hear of Debbie's passing.
Octavio Poinsot
December 18, 2008
Tom,
I am so sorry to hear about this notice.
I just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Octavio
Abraham Gea
December 18, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie (Weir) Williams
December 18, 2008
Dear Tom, Elizabeth, and Joey,
Our prayers are with you as we fondly remember the Liberty school days, and lots of happy times with Debbie.
Joi and Mel Broshar
December 18, 2008
Dear Tom, Joey and Elizabeth,
We are so sorry to hear of Debbies passing. You and that grandbaby are going to miss her loving ways. I wish I could help in your time of need, you will be in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything just give us a holler.
Barbara Perry
December 18, 2008
Tom, Elizabeth and Joey,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have such fond memories of your family and ours at the ballpark! Memories are one of God's many gifts to us.
Barb and Steve Perry
Marsha Harris
December 18, 2008
I have known Debbie ever since she began working for Home Health Care. Being close to the same age, we would often scheme on ways that we could retire soon. Debbie was very supportive to me in the loss of both my parents and my son. I am so sad and will miss her, her sense of humor and her kind southern way of speaking. So sorry for your loss.
Stacey Paul
December 18, 2008
Elizabeth and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Stacey (Golec) Paul and Family
Kevin & Donna Hawes
December 18, 2008
Tom and family -
Words can't express our concern for you at this unexpected loss - please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything to help.
Patty Wikle
December 18, 2008
Tom: I am so sorry for your loss. You and I were just talking about how wonderful it was that you were Grandparents and going to visit Elizabeth. Just remember how much she loved you all and how much you all loved her. The good memories will help you thru this time of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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