Gippie Diana Leitner Watson's Obituary
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gippie Diana Leitner Watson. Affectionately known as Diney, Grammy, or Granny D. Diana was born in Ocala, Florida on February 2, 1932. She was predeceased by her parents, Leonidus Leitner Junior and Cammie Loise Peeples Leitner Hooks; stepfather, Robert Lee Hooks; two beautiful sisters, Virginia May Leitner Barry and Imogene Ann Leitner Tilton Cox; her husband, William Steve Watson; and her beloved, beautiful, talented artist daughter, Dyla Warren. Diana has three grandsons, Jack, Jacob, and Jimmy Warren and one great grandson, Daxton Warren. Diana was a very talented artist, designer, and photographer. She was a collector of people and animals. Once she met you, you were family.
Diana passed on June 21, 2022. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Because of Diana's love of animals, we are asking in lieu of flowers, that you make a donation to K9 Hoby, Inc. "Ruffhaus Training Center" at 22111 Obrien Road, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida 34737. Phone number: 352-408-9854.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, 10:00am at Pine Level Cemetery in Oxford, FL. Services are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, Florida.
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