Darbi Estelle Watterson

Darbi Watterson Obituary

WATTERSON Darbi Estelle Watterson, 39, passed away on April 9, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Estelle Watterson. Survivors include her son, Blaine Chancelor " Chance" Kleer; brother, Gerald “ Jerry” Watterson; sister, Meleah Bridges and a myriad of family, friends and neighbors whose hearts were touched and lived enriched from the joy of knowing her. The surviving family members wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the physicians and staff of the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville for their bountiful compassion , genuine concern and often heroic efforts that allowed Darbi to remain with us over the last 10 years. We will be forever grateful. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Ave. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Apr. 13, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Darbi Watterson

15 Entries

Tina Koval

May 3, 2002

I have written some thoughts of Darbi that I will keep close to my heart,

And the memories we shared for so very long, even death can't keep apart.

I have known her my adult life; it has been more than 20 years,

I have seen her strong and healthy and worried with grief and tears.

Many friends will come and go and we've had ups and downs in the past,

It's the ups and downs that come up again that make a friendship last.

He have shared some treasured secrets and some have been very open,

We wouldn't have become the friends we did if those things were never spoken.

I will always remember Darbi through the good times and the sad,

But I'd just as soon remember her and the good times that we had.

And so I choose to remember her back in the good ole days,

Lord knows she was undependable and had some peculiar ways.

I think of Darbi as a jovial person, who carried herself with style and grace,

And she would turn the heads of many when she walked into any place.

If you ever met her once, allure and beauty would often come to mind,

It is impossible to forget the tall sexy blonde; she was one of a kind.

Although friends and family have lost a lot, Chance has lost the most,

But if ever kids begin to brag about great moms he can surely boast!

Darbi is an angel now soaring free and watching Chance from above,

And though he's lost his loving mother, he has the gift of eternal love.

Darbi is gone as we know her on earth and she is free from illness and pain,

But she will never be forgotten as a friend, as her spirit will always remain!

Gregg Branton

April 19, 2002

My throat tightens and my heart sinks when I think of Darbi's passing. I only knew her a little through her friend and neighbor Eddie. She leaves so many people who cared so much for her, and at such and early age too. I didn't know until the night of her passing, of her illness. And, tonight while reading all these beautiful things written about her, I find out we’re the same age. All of which, has made me feel great sadness and need to do some self-examination. I can tell you, that when I did meet Darbi, those few times, I had a great fondness for her. I think I saw myself in her. The part I saw, was the part that I would like to be more often. She’s left me feeling that she was one of the purist expressions of love that I have known. May all that have known her feel blessed for doing so. My deepest condolences to all her family and, friends. Many special prayers go out to her little boy.

Angelique Schaefer-Sheehan

April 18, 2002

Dear Darbi,

Tho we only met but a precious few times, you left a REALLY good impression with me.

There are TOO few people like you in this world, and now one less.

I will see you again,very soon. Time is fleeting, but nothing is gone that is treaured.

Angelique

Eddie & Corey Morris

April 17, 2002

Darbi was a one of a kind person. She touched our lives in a very special way with her loving personality and courage. She always cared for other people in spite of what she was going through. She lived her life for her son Chance, and he is a lucky little boy to have had such a loving and devoted mother. Even though it was for only 5 years, he will keep those memories of her and the fun they used to have forever. She was a dear friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed, but she will always be with us in spirit.

Eddie & Corey Morris

Mickey Broadhurst

April 15, 2002

I pray, with great compassion for ths family. I ask for Gods blessings and I thank him for having known such a free spirit as Darbi. What happens with Chance now, will affect him for the rest of his life. If he is to fully experience himself he must experience his father, his fathers family, and his mothers family.

His mother was a contrast in personalities. At times she was fun loving, sometimes a little wild, but often an engenue. She had a connection with children that was remarkable and special. I consider it a blessing to have known her.

Mickey Broadhurst

Mary Brantley

April 13, 2002

Dear Family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences in your time of sorrow. However, we can all rejoice in the fact that God allowed her to stay on earth for as long as he did. Now she is out of pain and discomfort. I pray for Chance and his wellbeing. She had the honor and privilege in fulfilling her maternal instincts and gave birth to this beautiful child, Chance. God be with Chance and the rest of the family in seeing that Chance's needs are met and help him understand what is happening and not to be sad.

Jina & Dusty Cheatham

April 12, 2002

We were so sorry to hear of Darbi's sudden passing. We know she is with Jerry Sr. & Miss Jeanene. Our thoughts are with her family.

Jina & Dusty Cheatham

Diane McMinn

April 12, 2002

I didn't know Darbi very well or for very long, but I will always remember her sweet, gentle and fun-loving spirit. She had more reasons to be bitter about life than most of us ever will, but she took it all with a courage and a strength that I truly admired. Her pain is gone now and she's finally at peace, but her memory will live on forever in my heart.

Patty Clement

April 12, 2002

You are very special to all of us: Patty, April, Ashley and Trina. God Bless you and your family.

Devon Brunson

April 12, 2002

Aside from being one of the nicest people you could know, Darbi was exceptionally beautiful. I always thought she was great and I totally looked up to her for being who she was. She had it all. I'll never forget how wonderful she was to me and how she cared for me unconditionally. She will forever remain beautiful and wonderful to me, and she'll be missed terribly.

SANDRA LONG-OXLEY

April 12, 2002

SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

Donna Darby

April 12, 2002

Darbi was a close friend of my daughter's from even before we know she was ill and I came to know her as having an outward gentle demeanor but an inward courage that seemed to be endless. The physical battles she fought were, to many of us, unimaginable but she did it with such grace and calm. God be with you now in peace.

Sheryl Ames

April 12, 2002

I will always remember Darbi Watterson as a skinny, smiling blonde headed girl who used to fly me through the air on her trampoline. She was precocious and quick witted and full of adventure. I remember her and her mother with her poodle Rufus who used to ride in the car with them. She was my friend and schoolmate who will remain forever young, innocent and carefree.

Lenna Byrd

April 12, 2002

Darbi was a very sweet and gentle lady. She will be truly missed!!!!!!

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