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DEBRA BIAS
Portsmouth — Debra "Debbie" Sue Bailey Bias, age 62 of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Ross Heart Hospital at OSU in Columbus. She was born March 19, 1956 in Portsmouth to Wallace and Hannah (Flanagan) Bailey. A 1974 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, she was a member of the school's first girls softball team, the "Bailey Bombers." Debbie was always a very proud and supportive Wheelersburg Pirate. She worked at Rink's Department Store, but her lifelong passion was her church and taking care of her family. Debbie enjoyed gardening, loved watching sports with her family and spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She was a long time, very active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Sciotoville.
She is survived by her husband, Cleve Bias; son, Cody Bias of Portsmouth; daughters, Lynnsey (Justin) Blume of Wheelersburg, Bailey Bowen of Wheelersburg; grandchildren, Libby, Kate, and Matt Blume, all of Wheelersburg; brother, Gary (Carol) Bailey of Wheelersburg; sister, Tammie (Danny) Webb of Athens, AL; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Ron Bailey, and one sister, Libby Bowen.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2018 at Christ United Methodist Church in Sciotoville with Pastor John Richards officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. Friends may call on Sunday at the church from 4 – 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be shared at www.WolfeNelsonFuneralHome.com.
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for Debra Bias
Ann (Kate) Bias
July 21, 2023
Still hard to believe. You are sadly missed. Kate
Ann Bias
August 1, 2018
I was so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. She was always such a lovely person. Prayers for all the family
Jim & Virginia Miller
August 1, 2018
Thinking of you in this difficult time. Your mom was a beautiful person. Prayers for God to comfort you.
Pat (Freeman) Glass
July 31, 2018
My deepest condolences on Debbie's passing. I have vivid memories of growing up together and the happy times we all shared. She was always a bright light. I had the good fortune to see her last year and was so happy to see her heart still shining through all she had endured.
July 31, 2018
Please accept my condolences for your loss God's promises can be very comforting Psalm 35:15
July 30, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing, Prayers for you and your family.
Cindy Bias
Mansfield, OH
Jane Dilley
July 30, 2018
Tammie and family, so sorry for your loss. Such a sweet family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
VW
July 30, 2018
My condolence to the family of Debra's. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comfort's all who mourn sustain yourfamily during this sad and difficult time (Isaiah 61:1,2)
July 28, 2018
Tammie and Gary so sorry for your loss alwayes loved your family Debbie is home now no more suffering love to the family Doris miller
Cyndie and Kathie Darby
July 28, 2018
Gary,so sorry for your loss ,prayers and thoughts are with you ! God Be With You and your Family !
July 28, 2018
So sorry for the lost of your sister. May Eternal light shine upon her.May she Rest In Peace Amen. Henry & Laverne Schwan
Henry& Laverne Schwan
July 28, 2018
Tammie and Family, May the Eternal light shine upon her.May she Rest In Peace Amen.
Dan Ross
July 28, 2018
So sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. She was an inspiration to her church family with her tireless devotion and faithfulness to our Lord and Savior. May you find comfort in knowing that she is in the presence of the God she loved so much.
Linda and Dan Baker
July 28, 2018
Tammie and family, Debbie was much loved and will be missed. We here in Alabama loved her visits with you and the smile she always had on her face. Love to you all.
Donald Justice
July 28, 2018
So sorry and saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. Prayers to her family and friends.
Cynthia Quillen
July 27, 2018
I'm so sad to learn of Debbie's passing. Such a sweet and wonderful person. She is an angel now. May God comfort her family at this difficult time. You will be missed.
Tom and Marcha Williams
July 27, 2018
So sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. She was such a fighter she never gave up. May God's comforting arms be around you all at this difficult time. Heavens gained an angel love and prayers to you all. She was an inspiration to us all.
Viki Ferguson
July 27, 2018
So very sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. She was a sweetheart and will be missed greatly! Prayers for the family and all who loved her!
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