Vesta Marie Watson, 99, passed away March 16, 2020 in Greenwood, Arkansas. She was born January 21, 1921 to Calvin C. and Lela B. (Brown) Williams in Hackett, Arkansas. She was the oldest of five children. Marie worked various jobs but her favorite job was being a wife and mother. She loved gardening, sewing, quilting and crocheting. Many babies in Greenwood were wrapped in one of her crocheted baby afghans. In 1940, she married the love of her life, Olin Watson. They settled in Dinuba, California where they raised their three daughters. In 1977, they returned to Arkansas to be close to family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two sisters, Mary Wright and Kathryn Goforth.
Survivors include three daughters, Judy Clair and Keri (Larry) Rogers of Greenwood and Rita Clayton of Ft. Smith; granddaughter, Brandie Lutker; three step grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one sister, Melba Irvin; one brother, Rudy (Linda) Williams; many nieces and nephews and her much loved church family.
A private family funeral will be held at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 20 with burial at Ramsey Cemetery. Viewing will be Thursday from 2 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home, where the family will visit with friends from 5 – 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later time.
Pallbearers will be Steve Jones, Larry Daggett, Jody Daggett, Bruce Linam, Stanley Trotter and Allen LaFleur.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greenwood Church of Christ, Mercy Hospice or a charity of your choice.
