RIDGELAND — Deborah W. Sansone, 66, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sebrell Funeral Home.

Debbie was born July 1, 1953, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, the daughter of Kenneth Watson and Doris Stephens Watson.

Debbie had a quiet spirit and was full of love. She loved animals, birds in particular, that she raised. She had a natural giftedness with the birds and loved them dearly.

Debbie enjoyed working with computers — she was a hard worker and a homemaker who loved her Chihauhuas, but most of all, loved her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and lifelong mate that will be greatly missed.

Ms. Sansone was preceded in death by her parents; one son, James Gerry Sansone; and two sisters, Kenya Watson and Tanya Scirocco.

Survivors include her life-mate of 27 years, Ronnie Wedgeworth; one son, Anthony Sansone and wife, Renee, of Ennis, Texas; one daughter, April Sansone Sturgeon and husband, James, of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, Kaitlin Pace Duncan and husband, Yankie Lee, Cody Pace and wife, Mattie, Starla Sansone and Sam Sturgeon; four great-grandchildren, Cannon Farmer, Corbin Duncan, Amelia Pace and Liam Duncan; one nephew, Marcus Scirocco and wife, Summer; and one niece, Medina Scirocco.