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She was raised in Fort Pierce, FL and obtained her High School diploma from Fort Pierce Central High School. Derekia landed a career as a St Lucie County Public Schools Bus Driver, which she recently retired from due to her medical prognosis. She loved her family dearly and had a heart for serving. Derekia was a faithful member of Miracle Prayer Temple where she participated in The Generations praise dance group, and she enjoyed singing. She had a passion for cooking and learning new recipes.
Derekia was preceded in death by her parents, Michael McDonald, Penny Lee Richardson, and Bernice McDonald; brothers, Leon Richardson, and Alvin Richardson; sisters, Maxine Johnson, and Elaine McDonald.
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Larcelius Watkins; daughters, Terickia McDonald, and Malanese Grant; son, Gregory McDonald; brothers, Gregory (Chantel) McDonald, Willie Ruth, Ervin McMullen, and Jerry McMullen; sisters, Beatrice Shaw, Malanese McDonald, and Machael (Cedric) Dawkins; grandchildren, Dahryl Grant III, and Madisyn Grant; godchildren, Kimberly (Michael) Bell, and Shelita (Larry) Lammers; great godchildren, Kamya Dixon, Michel Bell, Jayden Lammers, and Shaylen Lammers; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will miss her dearly.
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