Myrtle Watson

Myrtle B. Watson HAMPTON - Myrtle B. Watson, 95, died Nov. 9, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was born July 8, 1915 in Newsome, Va. She was the daughter of Cordie and Nettie Bradshaw. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Shaun B. Ballard; three sisters, Bertha, Esma and Virginia; and three brothers, Hersey, Carl and Aaron. Myrtle graduated from Chowan University and was a bookkeeper in Windsor, Va. She later was employed by Newport News Shipbuilding. Myrtle was very involved in the community and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She spent her early years as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, was a member of the Hampton Roads Bowling Association, the Wythe Garden Club, the Wythe Women's Club and was an avid bridge player. She was a kind and loving woman who cherished her time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She lived life to its fullest and will be deeply missed by all. Myrtle is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Dabney "Jack" Watson; her two daughters, Linda W. and husband Bill Ritenour of Richmond, Barbara J. and husband Stephen Ballard of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Melissa Schosek and husband Ben of Wilmington, N.C., Stephen Ballard Jr. and Stephanie Ballard of Virginia Beach. The family would like to thank Myrt's wonderful caregivers whom she loved very much, Pat Dent, Carol Hunter, Dede Davis, Antoinette Sawyer, Cecelia Townsend, Doris Campbell and Mickeia Hunter. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Peninsula Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Simon officiating. Burial will be private in Peninsula Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 or the Local Chapter American Heart Association, 500 East Plume St., Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23510.