Debra Lynn Burnell

Burnell, Debra Lynn Bay City, Michigan Debra Lynn Burnell, of Bay City, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region, age 61. The daughter of the late Floyd & Genevieve (Eisinger) Bellnap, she was born January 4, 1952 in Bay City. Debra loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and traveling to casinos. On November 11, 1977 Debra married John E. Burnell and he survives her passing along with her four children, Tom Burnell of Colorado, Kevin Burnell of Boyne Falls, Jennifer (Cory) Dabrowski of Midland and Phillip R. Burnell of Bay City; her six grandchildren, Taylor, Alison, Brianna, Carson, Maddison and Yannis; a sister, Pamela (Robert) Crump of Antioch, IL; and a brother-in-law, Robert Burnell of Saginaw. Besides her parents, Debra was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Bellnap. It was Debra's desire for her remains to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Terry Murdock. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. gephartfuneralhome.com