Debra Lynn Riddle

Debra Lynn Welch Riddle (66) passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from complications that arose after surgery. Debra was born on November 17, 1950 in Big Spring, Texas to parents Thomas and Edwina Welch; she was the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from Airport Elementary School, Big Spring High School, Howard County Junior College, and Texas Tech University. She married Phillip A. Riddle in 1975 and they recently celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary. She retired from 27 years of service at AT&T in 2002 and was expecting to retire from the University of Texas at Health Science Center in July after 12 years of service. She loved to travel and spend time with her family.

Debra is survived by her husband Phillip Riddle and daughter Heather Riddle; brother Thomas Welch Jr., sister Sharon Ann Fisher, and sister-in-law Susie Welch; and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and older brother James Welch.

Visitation will take place Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238. Memorial Service to follow at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in her name to the American Heart Association, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, or any charity of your choice.