Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her parents ernest and Lennis Stafford Ledford and brother, Robert Pittman. 

She is survived by her husband, Larry Watson of the home; son, Matthew Todd Watson; daughter, Deborah Philbeck McAbee, both of Shelby; two brothers, Joe Ledford and wife Juanita and Larry Ledford and wife Christina, all of Spruce Pine; and granddaughter.

Clay Barnette Funeral Home will be serving the family.