Debra Sue Howard

Debra Sue Howard, 68 years old of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on April 29, 2021 in Herrin.

Debra was born June 6, 1952 in Rosiclare, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Swinford) Howard.

Debra was a retired registered nurse.

She is preceeded in death by her father, Donald Howard; and her stepfather, Everett Younkin.

She is survived by her mother, Mildred (Swinford) Younkin; her sister, Gina (Howard) Wicks; her sister, Colette (Howard) Martin; her special friend, Clifton Gosnell; along with other family and friends, nieces and nephews and cousins. She did not have children of her own but often referred to loving her nieces and nephews as her own. Debra had special interests in cooking and shopping.

Debra's wishes were to be cremated.

For more information, please access our website, www.binkleyross.com. Arrangements were handled by Binkley-Ross Funeral Home, under the direction of Joni Binkley-Ross and Monte Blue. 618-997-7771

Funeral/Burial

Arrangements were entrusted to Smathers Funeral Chapel and Binkley- Ross Funeral Home.