Deborah "Debbie" "Debbie Jean" Bathon, 71, of Tamaroa,  passed away peacefully at 11:50 P.M., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home.
Debbie was born on August 8, 1953 in Chicago, IL, to Frank and LaVergne (Zellmer) Miller.
She was a special friend to Richard "Lefty" Leggans. Dear sister of Gregory (Luci) Miller, Peter (Debbie) Miller and Donna Strand.
She was the loving mother to daughter Dawn (Robert Vondras) Bathon, son-in-law Daniel Quinn and daughter-in-law Tanya (Andy Gowin) Tocheck. Adventurous grandmother to Kelly Bathon, Logan Bathon, Wyatt Vondras and Avery Gowin and great grandmother to Nicolette Tocheck.
Debbie was more than a mother to her own children. A nurturing presence to everyone who crossed her path. Her home was always a revolving door open to friends, neighbors, and even strangers who quickly became family. Whether offering a listening ear, a home-cooked meal, or a gentle word of encouragement, her kindness knew no bounds. She had the unique ability to make everyone feel seen, valued, and loved.
She was a cherished Aunt to her many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her spouse Dennis David Bathon Sr, who she was a devoted wife of forty-seven years. Her beloved son Dennis David Bathon, Jr., and daughter Dyan (Bathon) Quinn. Also her sister-in-law Kathy Miller.
Friends may visit from 5-7 P.M., Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa. Debbie was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tamaroa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 A.M. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tamaroa with Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery at Du Bois, IL.
Among her many accomplishments, she was proud to quilt for Quilts of Valor.  In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to the Quilts of Valor Little Egypt Quilters c/o Little Egypt Quilters, Quilt of Valor Foundation 67679, Ann Collins -Leader, 8000 Stonefort Rd, Creal Springs, IL 62933. Donations can be made to Ann Collins or Little Egypt Quilters.