Debra Ann (Mizarek) Beardsley, 67 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 9th, 2025.

Debra was born on April 16th, 1958 to the late George and Shirley Mizarek in Cleveland, Ohio. The family then relocated to Louisville, Ohio, and Debra attended Louisville High School, graduating in 1976. During her teenage years, she met her best friend and love of her life, Rodney. After graduating, Debra took on a major role with her father's business at Canal Fulton Provisions, helping the business thrive and succeed up until her retirement in 2019. Debra had a passion for gardening. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many; and will be missed by all.

In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her sister, Sherrie Hornsby. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Rodney Beardsley, son Corey (Brittany) Beardsley, daughter Erin Copen, niece Madison Hornsby; her brothers, Jeffrey (Wendy) Mizarek, and Michael (Kathleen) Mizarek; grandchildren Patience, Alexa, Brieahna, Dominiko, Valentinos, Carmella, Lily, and Emmett; nieces and nephews, and great-grandchild, Adalyn.

Friends may call SUNDAY, November 16th, from 1pm to 4pm at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton), and funeral service on MONDAY, November 17th at 11am. Burial Canal Fulton Cemetery. Flowers as well as memorial contributions are welcome to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
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