January 26, 2025
Debra Darlene Tisdale Bynum, age 62, of Cookeville, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on September 8, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of the late Billy and Lera Petty Tisdale.
Debra is survived by her loving husband, Brent Bynum of Cookeville; her son, Michael Brandon Colwell (Lisa Lambert) of Smithville; her daughter, Brandi and her husband Nick Patterson of Smithville; and her cherished grandchildren, Trenton Ashburn, Tryniti Harden, Michael Aiden Colwell, Jaxon Kennan, Brooklyn Lera Mason, Quinnton Patterson, Haven Patterson, and Ellie Dae Patterson. She is also survived by her brothers, Michael and his wife Sandra Tisdale, Billy Wayne and his wife Angela Tisdale, and Bobby Tisdale, all of Smithville, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Tisdale.
The family has honored her wishes to be cremated, and a visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 31 from 2-5pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements