Jearlene Gladys Watson

WATSON, Mrs. Jearlene Gladys, took hold of God's Hand when she heard His call on Friday, January 23, 2009. Jearlene was the daughter of the late Andrew and Fannie Pearl Johnson. She was born on April 28, 1943 and raised in Richmond, Va. She attended Richmond Public Schools. Jearlene was a member of the 31st Street Baptist Church. She resided at 2411 2nd Ave., Richmond, Va. Jearlene met Charles and they dated, fell in love and later they were married on August 23, 1960. Charles and Jearlene had been married for 48 years. Within this union were born eight children. She was a devoted wife, and a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Jearlene leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Charles Watson Sr.; six sons, Charles Watson Jr., Johnathan Watson, Keith and Kelvin Watson, Timothy Watson, and Raymond Watson; two daughters, Mrs. Cheryl Gladys Watson Taylor and Sylvia Watson; one son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Taylor Jr.; one devoted friend, Charlene Gay; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Marilyn Pettaway; four brothers, Mr. Melvin Johnson Sr., Mr. Alvin Johnson Sr., Mr. Andrew Johnson, and Mr. Floyd Johnson; one brother-in-law, Mr. Jesse Pettaway; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Nicole Johnson and Mrs. Doris Johnson; and a large host of nieces and nephews, other loving family and friends. Jearlene loved all of them. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2009 at 31st Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st Street. Dr. Morris Henderson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. www.wilsonafs.com


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.