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Deborah Watkins Obituary

RAWSON — Deborah S. Watkins, 58, of Rawson, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in the comfort of her own home after a courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Deb was born on October 25, 1959 in Fostoria, Ohio to Fred and Beatrice (Brady) Fraley. She married Lynn Watkins on May 18, 1996 on the steps of their home in Rawson and he survives in Rawson. Also surviving is her mother Beatrice (Ernie) Pignona of Franklin, North Carolina; children: Bridgette (John) Pardee and Brad (Aubrey Sopher) Kear both of Findlay, granddaughter Sophia and sisters: Jenny (Ramon) Fraley-Scott and Becky (Mike) Hopple both of Fostoria. Deb was preceded in death by her father Fred and a sister Linda Dillon.

Deb worked for the Roppe Corporation for 33 years and was a 1978 graduate of Fostoria High School. Deb loved gardening, especially her roses, and canning. In her spare time she enjoyed doing word searches, oil painting and ceramics. She was an excellent cook that could make anything delicious and was affectionately known as the Rachel Ray of Rawson.

Visitation for Deb will be on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 1:00-5:00 PM in the HANNEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 201 Osborn Ave., Findlay, Ohio 45840. Deb's Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 12 noon in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Knollcrest Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be gifted in Deb's honor to Cancer Patient Services or the American Cancer Society.

Hanneman Funeral Home is honored to serve Deb's family and encourages those wishing to send a condolence or a fond memory to visit www.hannemanfh.com.

Published by The Lima News from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2018.
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Jenny & family.....My heartfelt sympathy to you and all of the family. You are being held up in prayer daily at this time of loss. May God grant you strength and peace in the days to come...
Kathy D.

October 22, 2018

Prayers and Deepest Sympathy to the Families for your Loss.

Mary Jayne Steinman

Coworker

October 21, 2018

So sorry for you loss I was in the family once and you will be missed prayers to everyone

pat fraley

Friend

October 21, 2018

joyce mckenzie

October 21, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief our prayers and thoughts are with yall love you y'all

Ken & Julie Sheridan

Friend

October 20, 2018

So sorry to hear of Deb's passing, we grew up together on Lexington St. And used to hang out in school. Hugs and strength to you all.
Jeanne( opperman) Sallisbury

jeanne sallisbury

Neighbor

October 20, 2018

So sorry for your loss

Lorri Spitsnaugle ( Jackie's sister)

Friend

October 20, 2018

~°• Just sooo super sorry for the loss. Thoughts and Prayers, Wishing Y'all the Best,... •°~
~The Fraley Klan

SquirreL Fraley

Family

October 20, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort and healing. We loved Deb and what a fantastic cook! She will be missed!!

Randy & Jackie Bower

Friend

October 20, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family!!! May you find comfort in knowing she is in the arms of Jesus!!!

Kara Chaney

October 20, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends for their loss. During this difficult time may you take some comfort from the words found at James 1:13

October 19, 2018

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