Amber Watson, 17, of Belleville, IL, a daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and a friend to many, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
Headstrong and fiery, with a wicked sense of humor, Amber was fiercely passionate and wanted to succeed in everything she did. She was an exceptional singer, a skilled writer, a talented self-taught piano player, a lovely artist, and a strong advocate for and lover of animals. More than anything though, she was loved by those around her because she tried her hardest to make sure others felt loved as well. She was and will forever be a kind and loving soul.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Fischer, her paternal grandfather, Gerold E. Watson, and her paternal grandmother, Sheila Watson.
Surviving are her mother, Cindy Watson;
her father, Eric Watson;
her brother, Gerold Watson;
her maternal grandmother, Carolyn Fischer;
her paternal grandmother, Narelle Watson;
as well as many aunts and uncles;
and a plethora of cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable contribution to either the Belleville Area Humane Society https://bahspets.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/bahspets/donation.jsp?test=true&campaign=126& or to Chestnut Health Systems https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/370964629#donate. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Standard CDC guidelines, including masks and social distancing will be observed.