Deborah Jean

Wilson

Deborah "Debbie" Wilson, 77, passed away on October 26, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on August 28, 1949, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Gary and Juanita Leon. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1967. After graduation, Debbie held various jobs before returning to school to earn a degree in Human Resources from Buena Vista University and later worked for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, where she remained until her retirement.

Debbie had a lifelong love of music and enjoyed singing, including participating in choir during her school years. She also enjoyed reading and sewing and had a special fondness for collecting owls. Most of all, Debbie treasured her family and the time she spent with those she loved.

Debbie is survived by her children, Gary (Allison) Haw, Julie (Mark) Hawke, and Amanda Wilson; her stepdaughter, Lisa (John) Mezzei; her grandchildren, Maggie, Bobby, Johnny, Kaitlynn, Dylan, Tyler, Alyssa, Reagan, Michaela, and Matthew; and her sisters, Nancy Stephens and Sue Cowley. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Wilson, and her former husband, Robert Haw, Jr.

Debbie will be remembered most for the love and devotion she showed to her family. Her kindness, warmth, and deep love for those closest to her will live on in the many lives she touched.

A celebration of Debbie's life will be held at a later date.