Debra M. Bope

Debra M. Bope, 60, of Rushville, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of William and Mildred (Francis) Stevens. Debbie was a 1970 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School and a member of Rushcreek Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of nearly 38 years, James P. Bope, whom she married April 6, 1975; her mother; children, Christina (Jim) Clark and Dustin (Rebecca) Bope; grandchildren, R.J. Lynn, Luke Clark, Ella and Serena Bope; siblings, Sally, Nancy, Brent Stevens and Becky (John) Sims; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; and brother, Brian Stevens. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 16 from 4 – 7 PM at the Rushcreek Presbyterian Church, 7741 East Main Street, West Rushville, Ohio 43163. An additional visitation will be held Sunday at the church from 1 – 4 PM with a memorial service at 4 PM with Dr. Richard Riedel officiating. Contributions may be made in Debbie’s memory to Rushcreek Presbyterian Church.