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Marlene Watson Obituary

Marlene Iroler Watson, 67, of Midlothian, formerly of Kenbridge and Hillsville, entered into rest Wednesday, December 30, 2009 from the effects of Lewy Body Dementia. Marlene was born in Baltimore, Md. and raised in Carroll County, Va. and was preceded in death by her parents, Benton and Flora Iroler. She was a graduate of Radford College (now University) and retired after more than 30 years as a teacher in the Lunenburg Co. Public School System. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Ben L. Watson III; daughter, Stacy W. Gard, of Midlothian; sons, Ricky Watson, of San Antonio, Texas, Randy Watson, of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Logan, Morgan, Molly, Lee, Katherine and Maylynn; sisters, Shirley I Martin (Curt) and Mary I Surratt (Marlin) both of Hillsville, Va. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville VA, Monday, January 4, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in her name may be made to the Gladesboro Lutheran Church, 3486 Gladesboro Road, Hillsville, VA 24343.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 2, 2010.

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January 15, 2010

Dear Ben, Stacy, Ricky and Randy,

Marlene was a wonderful teacher and person. She will be missed. Please take care. Our prayers are with you.

Love,

Karen Dalton McGrath

Mitty & Al Crymes

January 7, 2010

Ben & family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Al thought a lot of Marlene. She came to visit him at Sheltering Arms in April 2008 while he was in rehab. It was uplifting for him. You will be in our prayers.

Haynie & Shirley Hite

January 6, 2010

Dear Ben and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lord will give you strength-lean on Him. You have many, many memories to cherish. I remember the rides to ball games and I enjoyed the fellowship. Molly was a great lady and will truly be missed. Take care. Haynie & Shirley Hite - Kenbridge, VA

Charon Coffee Price

January 4, 2010

Ben and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

January 3, 2010

Ben and Family,
Marelene was my 2nd cousin first removed. I never got to really know her and saw her very sparsely. I'm sure she was a beautiful person and I'm sad to hear of her passing. May you have strenght.
Doug Utt- Chesterfield

January 3, 2010

Ben and Family,
I was sad to hear of Marlene's passing. She was a favorite teacher to many, and a person with a big heart. Please take comfort in knowing that she is at peace now - and that a warm embrace surrounds you all during this difficult time.
Andy Edmunds - Richmond

JB Daniel

January 2, 2010

Randy, Ben and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have been out of town since Tuesday and just arrived home tonight to hear this news. Mrs. Watson was definitely one of my favorite high school teachers. I will always remember her as a wonderful teacher offering words of encouragement with a cheerful smile to me and all her students.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

January 2, 2010

Ben and Family - We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Marlene. She was a beautiful person and always so kind. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Danny & Lanna Thompson, Kenbridge

January 2, 2010

May our Father give you strength to bear your heartache and your sorrow.
With Sympathy, Teresa Holder Lunenburg

Jack Webb

January 2, 2010

Dear Ben, Randy, Ricky and Stacy,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Marlene. Memories of being neighbors and the good years in Kenbridge come to mind. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in these times of great sorrow. God Bless.

January 2, 2010

Ben, I am so sorry to hear about Marlene. I wish I could be there with the family during this time. Marlene was such a wonderful woman and she will be missed greatly. I am so glad I got to see her when I visited last summer. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Christy

Teri

January 2, 2010

Ben and Randy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. In Christian Love, Teri Tisdale Duty

Christy Dalton

January 1, 2010

Mrs. Watson was a wonderful lady and a great teacher. My sympathies are with you all.

kip pritchard

January 1, 2010

Ricky and Family, your mom was a great lady. She was my favorite teacher. She was always there with an encouraging word for me during my middle/high school years. God bless your family.

January 1, 2010

Dear Ben,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I recently learned that you and Marlene lived in Harbour Pointe. So do my husband and I. I regret I didn't make it by to say hello to you and Marlene. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Darlene Price Wells (formerly of Kenbridge)

January 1, 2010

To the Watson Family,

My Thoughts and Prayers all with you at this time

Ethel Wood
Hospice Community Care

Lisa (Newcomb) Brugos

January 1, 2010

Stacy---I remember you from Central--Class of 85----Sorry about your Moma----She was a good teacher when I was in school.....You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Walt & Carter Lyons

January 1, 2010

Ben and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betsy Hartz

January 1, 2010

Ben and family - Christy called me last night and let me know about Marlene. She was such a lovely lady and I know will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with rhe family. With loving sympathy Betsy

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