Louise "Lou" Watson

Louise "Lou" Watson obituary, Ocala, FL

Louise "Lou" Watson

Louise Watson Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 16, 2025.
Lousie (Lou) Watson age 76 died peacefully on December 14, 2025, with loved ones by her side.

Lou is survived by her brother, Arthur Knapp, sister, Veronica Knapp, daughter, Kim Kinsey, granddaughters Brittany Ohlwiler, Whitney Hickson,and Meghan Wall, and her six great-grandchildren. She is preceeded in death by her loving husband, Jeffrey Watson, her parents, Wilber and Josephine Knapp, brothers Charles and Michael Knapp, and sister, Marie Daffin.

Lou was born on March 20, 1949, in Hackensack, New Jersey. She graduated from West Milford High School. She and her husband, Jeffrey, moved to Central Florida in 1969.

Known for her friendly nature, Lou loved teaching macreme, bowling with her friends, going to bingo, and being surrounded by family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and beautiful memories.

The family would like to thank the Grace Davis Hospice House in Ocala, Florida, for the tender and compassionate care they provided to Lou. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Hospice of Marion County.

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