Debbie Sylvestre

Debbie Sylvestre, age 67, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her home in rural Portland.

Debbie was born on August 21, 1954, in Portland, the daughter of Douglas Gillum and Treva Williams.  She graduated from Monroe Central High School and worked for Pretzel Inc and Inventure Foods in Bluffton.

Survivors include:

Her children:  Dawn Steen (Brian Schaffner) – Ohio City, Ohio

Charles Foster (wife Carrie) – Chesapeake City, Maryland

Doug Foster (wife Brandy) – rural Portland, Indiana

Daniel T. Foster, Jr. (Lesli Chaffins) – rural Portland, Indiana

Step-son: James Foster - Parker City, Indiana

9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by two grandchildren Dalton and Anakia; two great grandchildren, Jacob and James, and a brother; Dana Gillum.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Debbie’s life will follow at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed towards the family.