Deborah Watson
Deborah Puckett Watson, age 62, of Lebanon passed away on Jan. 21, 2025.
Deborah Marie Puckett was born in Fulton to Shirley Marie Sloan Puckett and Ralph Puckett. She graduated from South Fulton High School in 1980 and went on to graduate from Murray State University. She moved to Nashville and began working for the Tennessee State Legislature until her retirement from the Tennessee Archives after 30 years with the state. Her passion for cooking led to her being a great cook. She enjoyed listening to music and being with her dogs, Bo and Riley. After her retirement from the State of Tennessee, Deborah started her favorite job as an Administrative Assistant for the Sales Department at Bates Ford in Lebanon.
Deborah is survived by her husband, Stan Watson; parents, Shirley and Ralph Puckett of South Fulton; and sister, Diana Huggins of South Fulton.
Visitation was held at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Obion County Memorial Gardens.
Memorials can be made to: South Fulton Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1386, South Fulton, TN 38257 and St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The Messenger/1.27.25