Debra Jo Fournier, 64, of Chillicothe, passed 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her residence.

She was born March 29, 1959, in Ross County, Ohio, to Clifford and Barbara Freeman Retherford.

Surviving are her mother and step father, Barbara and Ken Strausbaugh; children, Nicola Gibson and Bradley (Jessica Lutz) Fournier; grandchildren, Zachary (Elizabeth) Gibson, McKenzie Gibson and Jace Fournier; sisters, Vickie (Harry) Conrad, Jodie Retherford, Tammy Strausbaugh Stern and Tess Strausbaugh; a brother, Tim (Ginny) Retherford; several nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Dale Graves.  She was predeceased by a sister, Anita Graves and father, Clifford "Bill" Retherford.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com