Debra Watts
Debra Watts, 71, of Stratford, IA, formerly of Melbourne, IA passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Stratford Specialty Care in Stratford. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will take place beginning 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow services at Melbourne Memorial Garden Cemetery in Melbourne. Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Debra Watts was born February 16, 1953, to Lyle and Florence (Edwards) Watts in Melbourne, IA. She lived with her family before moving to Woodward Academy Group Home as a child due to disabilities. She lived here much of her life before moving to Stratford Specialty Care in 2009. Debra enjoyed listening to soothing music while sitting in her favorite glider.
Debra is survived by her brother, Wayne (Mary) Watts of Melbourne and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings; Richard, Larry, Dixie, and Mary Ann.