Debra L (nee Babbitt) Watson

Debra L (nee Babbitt) Watson obituary, St. Louis, MO

Debra L (nee Babbitt) Watson

Debra Watson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by St. Louis Cremation - Downtown from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2022.

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Watson, Debra L (nee: Babbitt), 68, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on June 5th, 2022.
Debbie was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Parkway West High School. She then continued on to Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.

Debbie worked as an architect in Hannibal, MO and St Louis, MO before
retiring to enjoy spending time with her grandchildren. Debbie was very active and enjoyed many sports such as softball, tennis and golf. She was also an accomplished artist and created many beautiful pieces for her family and friends.

Debbie is survived by her three children, Kelley Watson, Pamela (Rob) Hoth, and Matthew (Amy) Watson; her grandchildren, Chloe, Haylie, Mya, Tristen, Colton and Isla; her sisters Sharon (Richard) Harrison, Becky (Ross) Vumbaco and Ginger Kuftack.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nancy and William Babbitt and her granddaughter, Aleeya Watson.

A Memorial for her will be held later this summer.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the St. Louis Zoo. The family of Debra Watson wishes to thank the wonderful staff at SSM St. Mary's Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.

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