Debra Piper

Herrin- Debra Ruth Piper, 56, of Herrin, passed away at 3:54 AM, Monday, September 28, 2015 at her home. Debra was born on December 17, 1958 in DuQuoin to Bill and Shirley (Hackleman) Bunton. She married Rex Allen Piper, Sr. at Energy First Baptist Church on June 19, 1982. He survives of Herrin. She was a wonderful mother and wife who worked the last several years in the office of North Side Primary Center in Herrin. Her personality and warmth will be missed by her fellow co-workers. Debra was Baptist and devoted her life to her family and friends. She volunteered her time at Energy Grade School- Parent Teacher Organization for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening her many beautiful flowers and going to the Biltmore Hotel with her friends. She leaves behind- Her loving husband of 33 years- Rex Piper of Herrin Son- Rex Allen Piper, Jr. of Herrin Son- Jonathon Piper and special friend Mariah Akes of Herrin Grandchildren- Holdyn Westberry and Maxx Piper and their mother Sara Deason of Herrin Brother- Robert Bunton of DuQuoin Special niece- Rachel (Bunton) Gibson and husband Steven of Tamaroa Several special friends that were like her extended family Several nieces, nephews and cousins Many close friends She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers- Steve and Brad Bunton, special niece- Stacey Bunton. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Jim Wright will officiate. Entombment will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 8:00PM, Friday, October 2, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.