Deborah "Debbie" Lee Bissell

Deborah Lee Bissell (Debbie), age 61, of Gallatin, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2026. Debbie was born on September 5, 1965, in Tampa, Florida.

 Debbie is survived by her daughter, Kristin Fitch (grandson Trysten), of Waterloo, IL, and stepson, Kent Bissell, Jr. (Wendy), of Old Towne, FL. Debbie is also survived by her father, William Sherman (Carol), of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, her sisters Alisa Carrier (Brian) and Tonya Nixon (Chad), of Land O’ Lakes, Florida. Brothers Richard, of Land O’ Lakes, FL, Tony (Joy), of Jasper, AL, Michael (Lisa) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, and half-siblings Auburn Shapiro, of Seattle, WA and Sean Williams of Cullowhee, NC. Debbie is also survived by an extended family, including many cousins, nieces and nephews, as well too many friends to mention. Debbie was pre-deceased by the love of her life, husband Kent Bissell, Sr., as well as her mother Beverly Edwards Murray, and stepson David Bissell.

Debbie was raised in Tampa, FL, graduating from A.P. Leto High School in 1983. Debbie went on to build a very successful career as a senior mortgage escrow officer, finishing up her professional work at Midtown Title in Nashville, TN. Debbie was an enthusiastic collector of rare antiques. It was her true passion. Debbie will be remembered by family and friends for her kindness, gentle and loving spirit, generosity, and infectious laugh. Debbie loved the Lord, and she was always willing to share her love for the Lord with others.

A graveside Celebration of Life is planned for 11am, Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Clay Sink Cemetery, located at 45242 Lacoochee Clay Sink Road, Webster/Lacoochee, Florida 33597.

Hillsdale College was near and dear to the hearts of both Debbie and Kent. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a tax-deductible donation in the name of Deborah Lee Bissell to:

Hillsdale College

Attn. Donor Services

33 E. College St.

Hillsdale, MI 49242