Debra Lee Ford, 64, of Marine, Illinois, passed away at 10:44 pm July 31, 2021 at her residence.

She was born May 14, 1957 in Joliet, Illinois to Virgil Lee and Norma Jean (Bond) Ford. In addition to her parents, Debra is survived by her siblings, Rodney Ford and wife, Pamela of Mount Vernon, Paula Ford of Bonnie, Illinois, Brian Ford and wife, Rhonda of Mount Vernon, and Joyce Ford of Olney; nephews, Adam Ford and wife, Katelynn and Landon Ford; great-niece, Izzabella Ford; and aunts and uncles, Frances Philbrick, Rena Pierce, Ed Bond and wife, Marie, and Harry Bond.Debra was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lester and Audrey Bond and Lester and Edith Ford; and aunts and uncles, Mary Lou Bray, Calvin Pierce, Darlene Bond, and June Bond. Debra was an avid Saint Louis Cardinals Fan. She enjoyed traveling and reading in her spare time. Most of all, Debra loved the time she shared with her family. She will be greatly missed.

A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Wolf Prairie Cemetery in Mount Vernon with Pastor Johnny Pflaum officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Debra’s honor to the Saint Clare Hospital Cancer Unit in Fenton, Missouri.  Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.