Nellie Watson Obituary
Nellie was born March 10, 1930 in El Dorado Springs, MO, daughter of the late Dewey and Mable (Whiteside) Fox. She grew up in Joplin and attended Joplin Schools. She married Clarence H. "Bud" Watson in 1947 and the couple ran C.H. Watson Trucking until 2002. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved taking care of her family. She was an avid gardener who canned a lot of vegetables for the family. She was always cooking and baking for her family, and usually for the neighborhood children also.
She and her husband spent countless hours traveling the country after their retirement. They visited all 49 states during their travels. She was an avid fisherman, and loved fishing anywhere they got a chance. She was also known to take care of a lot of animals, from her dogs and cats to her chickens and cows. She was loved by many, and will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Watson who passed away in 2009, two sons, Dennis Ray Watson and Dale Lynn Watson; a brother, Frank Fox, and two sisters, Mary Ruth Steckstor and Ellen Burkhart.
Survivors include her sons; Ronnie Watson and wife Frankie, Stanley Watson and wife Kathleen, Dewey "Pockeye" Watson, and Monte Watson all of Joplin; a brother, Forrest Fox of Melrose, KS; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, MO under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
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Debbie Stevens (Watson)
June 10, 2025
Although I hadn´t seen Aunt Nellie in many years, I do remember her well from my childhood. I spent lots of days at her house playing outside with all my cousins. Deepest sympathies to all the family.
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Jennie Edwards
June 10, 2025
Always remember coming over when Aunt Beverly and uncle Bill would come back from Oregon and we would sll get together at Nellie and Buds fond memories of her great cooking and hospitality. For years I thought they were my aunt and uncle too.
Sandra Elaine Watson/Furst
June 8, 2025
Aunt Nellie, you will be missed by me and all who knew you! I live 15 miles out of Springfield. I don't drive. I think of you and Uncle Bud often! And, Pockeye and the twins. I remember the last time I talked to you. You were 89 and pissed that you had to get on your? Quad? and go fix a fence. You rocked!!! I love you!
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