Gladys Fox Watson

She was pre-deceased by her husband Bill (William M. Watson, Jr.) and son Larry Clarkson, and survived by two sons, William M. (Mel) Watson, III (Kaye) and Chuck Watson; four grandsons, William M. (Sonny) Watson, IV (Tori), Jesse Tyler Watson, Bradley A. Watson (Shayla) and Devon F. Watson. along with six great-granddaughters (McKenna, Elle, Caroline, Mallory, Annabelle and Charlotte) and one great-grandson William M. Watson, V (Liam). Additionally, she is survived by her Sister-in Law, Betty J. Brantley, and Brother-in-Law, Donald R. Brantley, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Hampton High School in 1947 she married the love of her life (Bill) in 1956, and they remained together for 68 years until Dad passed in 2024. Our faith assures us they are now together for all eternity!

Mom enjoyed a successful career in banking, retiring from Wells Fargo as the Branch Manager at their Williamsburg location. She was blessed with a beautiful voice and sang in church throughout her life, also playing the Xylophone in many services. She was an accomplished seamstress and made most of her own clothes. She loved her flower gardens, and had a deep passion for entertaining family and friends with her excellent talent for cooking, hosting many parties throughout the years. The Christmas season was her favorite time of year, and she would spend hours baking cookies and decorating her home – both inside and out.

Mom & Dad shared a strong faith in God – faith that sustained them throughout their years together. They attended both Calvary and Warwick Assemblies of God faithfully, maintaining close friendships with so very many friends.

We will honor and celebrate her life on October 24, 2026 at 11am at Warwick Assembly of God in Hampton, VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to either Warwick Assembly or to Olive Branch Christian Church in Williamsburg.