Obituary of Debra Carole Brandi

BRANDI, Debra C. of Saginaw, Michigan, our beloved wife, mother, daughter, and Nana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 27, 2014 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 54 years old. Debra C. Stone was born on May 10, 1959 in Utica, New York. She was the daughter of Robert and Carole (Kirton) Stone. She graduated from Whitesboro High School with the Class of 1977. She then proudly served her country in the United States Marine Corps from 1977 until 1979 earning the rank of Lance Corporal. While in the Marine Corps, she met her future husband, Robert J. Brandi. They were married on January 20, 1979 at Mount Carmel Church in Saginaw. He survives her. Later, she was employed by McDonald's for 22 years, affectionately known as the "Drive-Thru Lady". In Debra's free time, she enjoyed spending time with family and was an avid Jeopardy fan. Debra will missed by many. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Robert; daughter, Carole (Bill) Creller; son, Robert Jr. (Amanda) Brandi; two granddaughters: Eve Creller and Lilian Brandi; mother, Carole Stone; sister, Barbara Stone; and brother, Robert W. Stone. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert N. Stone. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Fr. Richard E. Jozwiak will officiate. Cremation will follow. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Charity of Choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or online at www.deislerfuneralhome.com.