Debra Kay Stimac, age 66 of Virginia died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1955 in Brainerd, MN the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth (Johnston) Burleigh.

Debra was a longtime Virginia resident, and married David John Stimac on November 11, 1978. She was a devoted homemaker, who loved her family dearly. She was a member of the Expectancy Church, the church librarian. She was an excellent baker, especially of pies, and a long-time canner.

Debra is survived by her husband: Dave Stimac of Virginia, sons: Zachary Stimac of Leonidas and Joseph Stimac of Duluth; siblings: Pamela Wandell, Peter Burleigh, Brian, Burleigh, and Daniel Burleigh; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of her life be held at Expectancy Church, Mt. Iron, MN.  on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the at 11:00 AM. Pastor Jennifer Tweit will officiate. A private inurnment will take place in the Eveleth Cemetery at a later date.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .