Hazel Irene Watson

Hazel Irene Watson, 93, passed away Jan. 31, 2019. She was born Dec. 31, 1925, in Paragould, Ark., to Oliver and Minnie Gibbs. She married James Leon Watson on Nov. 3, 1944. They were a member of Toltec Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, one sister, son-in-law and grandson. Her survivors include two children, Sharon Shilling and Luke Watson and wife Cynthia; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Keo Cemetery. Online obituary and guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.