Debbie Batson

Deborah “Debbie” Mercier Batson, 75, of Piedmont, wife of the late Terry Batson, passed away on November 12, 2026, at her home. Born in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Mercier and the late Sybil Hudson Mercier. Debbie lived a life marked by friendship, warmth, and the simple joys that brought meaning to her days.

Debbie graduated from Carolina High School, where she formed lasting friendships with a group of dear friends who called themselves the “Carolina Girls.” Those bonds were a meaningful part of her life and speak to the kind of person she was—someone who inspired affection, loyalty, and happy memories. In her working years, she retired as an administrator with Greenville County, a role that reflected her dedication and steady commitment.

She found happiness in places and things that brought comfort and peace. Debbie enjoyed the beach, a place that surely matched her spirit and offered rest and renewal. She loved animals and was especially fond of cardinals, always saying that when one appeared, a loved one was near. That gentle belief captures something beautiful about the way she saw the world—with love, remembrance, and a sense of closeness that endures.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by sister, Robbie Mercier.

She is survived by son, Dustin Batson (Ashley Wray); brother, Steve Mercier (Cheree); grandson, Ryan Wray and niece, Shannon Cisson, who was a special caregiver to her aunt Debbie.

Debbie will be remembered with love for the friendships she treasured, the work she faithfully carried out, and the special way she held on to signs of love in everyday life. Her memory will remain a comfort to all who knew her, like the sight of a cardinal and the feeling that those we love are never far away.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Debbie’s memory to the Greenville Humane Society at https://greenvillehumane.com. 

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory – Powdersville Road, Easley.