Debra B. Branham was born on July 4, 1968. She is the daughter of the late Tom and Sybil Brownfield.  Debra is a lifelong resident of Kershaw County where she graduated from Camden High School.  Debra holds an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Central Carolina Technical College.

Her career as a paralegal span over a period of 23 years  with the majority employed as a paralegal at Tetterton Law Firm, LLC in Camden, South Carolina. 

Debra was elected Kershaw County Probate Judge in November of 2014. 

Debra has served her community as Past President of the Camden High School Bulldog Club, Past Member of the Junior Welfare League, 2013 Member of DACUM at Central Carolina Technical College and Member of the Paralegal Advisory Committee at Central Carolina Technical College 2014/15 and 2016/17.  She is a member of the National College of Probate Judges and the South Carolina Association of Probate Judges. She is a past President of the South Carolina Association of Probate Judges.

Debra is married to Donald E. Branham, Jr. They have two children. Their son Tyler Branham is married to Daley Jackson Branham. Their granddaughter is Sybil Louisa "Weezie" Reeder.  Debra and Donald are active members of First Baptist church. Debra is a member of Camden Kiwanis and serves on the Board for Food for the Soul.