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Born November 20, 1935
Passed away peacefully on Thursday September 21, 2023 at the age of 87.
She loved gardening, watching Judge Judy, collecting cookbooks, baking, and napping with her fur baby Tucker. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ray and grandson Timothy. She is survived by her four children Craig (Karen) Watson of Wilmington, IL, Ray (Darlene) Watson of Hohenwald, TN, Tammy & Kelly Watson of Wilmington, IL. She had 5 grandchildren Katie (Shawn), Jason (Cassandra), Laura (Cody), Timothy, and Emily, followed by 8 great-grandchildren Caden, Larkyn, Westin, Cooper, Hadley, Amelia, Nora, and Miles. She will truly be missed by all her friends and family.
Visitation Thursday September 28, 2023, from 9 AM until time of Funeral Service 12:30 PM at Hickey Memorial Chapel 4201 W. 147th St Midlothian, IL 60445. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South.
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