Denise Marie Watson, 59, passed on December 30, 2019, with her husband, two children, and granddaughter by her side. Denise was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Tommie Lou Hann on October 14, 1960.
Denise resided in Akron for most of her life. She attended Akron Public Schools and was a graduate of Buchtel High School in 1979. She married Sid Watson on November 10, 1980, they had two children. While Sid served in the U.S. Marine Corps, they lived in Quantico, VA for a short time before returning to Akron. She was a member of St. Paul AME Church where she served on the Stewardess Board. As a child, she spent a lot of time with her grandparents, Mary Lou and David Hann, and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She worked as a Customer Service Manager at Wal-Mart until her health began to fail. She also served as a Poll Worker with the Summit County Board of Elections.
Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She enjoyed motorcycle trips with her husband, watching her son play sports, serving as a team mom, and traveling with her daughter and granddaughter. She also enjoyed rooting for her two favorite teams, The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Denise is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Tommie Lou Hann.
Denise is survived by her husband Sidean “Sid” Watson, Sr.; two children, Sidean “Dean” Watson, Jr. (Faniesha) and Ebony Watson; granddaughter, Elle Gatson; siblings, Charles Hann, Jr. (Judith), Kevin Hann, Mary Hann, Charlesa Hann, Charlie Hann, Christina Hann, Violet Hann, Amber Hann, and Cherelle Hann; special nephew Kadocaus Watson and a host of family and friends. She will be greatly missed.