Debra Lou (Doeden) Wadsworth

**Obituary for Debra Lou Wadsworth**

Debra Lou Wadsworth, age 71, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, January 30th, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. She was born on May 12, 1954, in Dixon, Illinois, to Lloyd and Yvonne (Smith) Doeden. Debra graduated from Polo High School, Class of 1972, and later married Tony Wadsworth on May 6, 1978. A passionate gardener, Debra found joy in nurturing her plants and sharing that love with others.

She is survived by her husband, Tony Wadsworth; sisters, Charlotte Heavner and Sandy Doeden; daughter, Katherine (Ryan) Dunn; grandchildren, Joshua Wadsworth, Jaycob (Nox Tiger) Wadsworth, and Aubrey Dunn; great-granddaughter, Cylis Mae Wadsworth; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Yvonne Doeden; sister, Jackie Carroll; brother, Jim Doeden; and daughter, Rachael Wadsworth.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services, and cremation rites have been accorded. The family invites you to leave condolences at Sundberg Funeral Home's website, sundbergfh.com, who are caring for them during this difficult time.