Jill Watson Obituary
Jill E. Watson, age 61, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Born September 20, 1964, in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Charles Coe and Ruby Heath.
Surviving family include a son, Donnie Richardson (Sierra) of Parkers Lake, a daughter, Brittany McCoy of Parkers Lake, five grandchildren: Emily, Kevin, and Justin Richardson and Steven McCoy and Harley Geary. There are five brothers: Wilburn Heath of Winfield, Tennessee, Starlin Heath of Whitley City, Fred Heath of London, Kentucky and Wesley Heath of Parkers Lake. There are three sisters: Velma Coe of Wiborg, Kentucky, Linda Nice of Stearns, and Teresa Sexton of Parkers Lake. Her significant other is David Vanover of Parkers Lake.
Jill had been a direct care specialist and enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening and flowers, and swimming. She treasured her time being home with her family and drinking her coffee.
Upon her wishes, she has been cremated with a celebration of life services at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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