Deborah Lee Watson

June 10, 1954 — February 14, 2026

Ashland

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Deborah Lee Watson, 71, of Ashland, passed away Saturday, February 14 at Ohio Health Hospital.

Deborah was born June 10, 1954, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania to Edward D. and Alverda {Reedy} Curren.

She attended N.C. State for business.

Deborah retired from her career in business administration with McGraw Hill in 2003. She enjoyed watching her grandkids grow up, she attended their sporting events, family events, and watched her great-grand daughters be born. Deborah loved spending time with her cat Missy. She loved Jesus and reading her Bible.

Deborah will be deeply missed by her children Jennifer (Tim) James; grandchildren Garrett, Noah, Evan James (Kiylee), Tanner; great-grandchildren Ryleigh and Georgia; brother Steven (Janice) Curren; sister Terri Curren; and nephew Jacob (Mattie) Curren.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Margaret Lewis.

A graveside service will be on Thursday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Ashland County Memorial Park with Pastor Glenn Sprunger officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to The Cat House Feline Sanctuary 1130 E. Main Street #136, Ashland, OH 44805.

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