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Erma L. Watson

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Erma L. Watson passed from this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Erma was born Sept. 28, 1925 in Tokio, Ark., to Elbert Warren and Elsie (Brewer) Warren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray B. Watson (deceased Oct. 21, 2006), brother Leon Warren, and sister Mavis Wisdom. She is survived by daughter Sharon Wilson and husband Mike, daughter Jan Cain and husband Rick, son Bruce Watson and wife Janet; seven grandchildren Tracy Jernigan, Lana Wilson, Ginger Sillavan, Ashley Meredith, Caleb Cain, Blake Watson and Ryan Watson; two great-grandchildren Jaze Jernigan and Hudson Meredith. Erma loved her family and was devoted to her husband, Ray (married Dec. 22, 1945), with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage. She was always thrilled to have her children and grandchildren at her house to celebrate holidays or just for visits. Erma always put her family above her needs. She loved sewing, quilting and gardening. Mrs. Watson was a member of First Baptist Church in Foreman, active in the Kiwanis Club serving as president for two years, Scout leader and voting poll worker. Erma was sustained by an inner strength and faith in God and would want all who knew her to experience the love of God. Proverbs 3:5,6. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 1 p.m. with the funeral services following at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Foreman, Ark. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park in Nashville, Ark. Officiating ministers will be Rev. Jimmy Woods, Rev. Duaine Blackmore and Rev. David Tucker. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 915 Schuman St., Foreman, Ark., (870)542-6294. Arrangements by Madden Funeral Home, 371 N. 3rd, Ashdown, Ark., 71822, (870)898-3331.

Published April 17, 2012

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