Gladys Irene Swann Watson, born on March 31, 1926, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Edgar and Elsie Swann; her husband of 70 years, Marion K. Watson, Sr.; and two sisters, Rosa Catlett and Helen Payne. She is survived by her son, Marion Kenneth Watson, Jr. (Linda); her daughter, Janice Watson Caldwell (Steve); six grandchildren, Dawn Watson Bronner (Rob), Lisa Caldwell Davis (Joe), Melissa Watson, Scott Caldwell (Kim), Kenny Caldwell (Casey) and Kenneth Watson (Jaimee); 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Childress. Gladys retired from C & P Telephone Co. after 30 years of service. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 where a funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Black Creek Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
