Debbra Sue (Hessing) Dabney – Duker & Haugh

Debbra Sue (Hessing) Dabney age 59, of Chatham, IL died Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 11, 1964 in Quincy, Illinois a daughter of Bernard F. and Jane (Abel) Hessing.

She married Gregory C. Dabney on June 1, 1985, in Quincy, Illinois and he survives. Debbra had worked in Quincy at St. Mary’s Hospital, for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and most recently at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois retiring due to illness.

She was a 1982 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School and Gem City College of Cosmetology. Debbra was an avid collector of Fenton glassware. She adored her grandchildren and cherished the time spent with them. She enjoyed spending time researching her family’s genealogy.

In addition to her husband Gregory, survivors also include her mom Jane K (Abel) Hessing of Quincy, Illinois. Her children, Brendon G, Dabney (Katelyn, Hensley), Ryan, T Dabney (Courtney, Ayden), and Logan M Dabney, all of Quincy, IL.
A sister Kim M. Hessing of Quincy, IL.
Her grandchildren, Corbin (Jaxtyn) Dabney of Colchester, IL, Cashton Bainter of Macomb, IL; Quinn Dabney of Quincy, IL, Jonah Dabney, Samuel Dabney, Elliott Dabney, all of Quincy. One aunt Joan K. Schullian.

She was preceded in death by her father, her uncle William E. Abel. Paternal grandparents, Frances (Dieker) and Frank A. Hessing, maternal grandparents, Alice (Blickhan) and Ralph H. Abel and an uncle, Edward J. Schullian.

Family and Friends are invited to services on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Calvary Cemetery, Quincy. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Notre Dame High School or to the American Cancer Society. Service arrangements are in the care of Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com