Justine Watson Obituary
Justine D. Watson, 92, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at The Arbors in Cape Girardeau.
She was born August 13, 1933, at Indian Creek. She was a graduate of Jackson High School.
She and Gary Melvin Watson were married October 24, 1954.
Justine was employed in the office of Drury Construction, and she was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Loving survivors include her children, Sheila (Rev. Virgil) Porter of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and Wayne (Betty) Watson of Marble Hill; three grandchildren, Trey Porter and Matthew (Nikkina) Porter of Greenbrier, and Sarah Watson of Jackson; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, Nina Ross and Nigel Moyers; and two brothers, Donald and Dorris Tripp.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Her son-in-law, the Rev. Virgil Porter will conduct the funeral service at 1 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by scrolling to the guestbook beneath this article.
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