Addie Florine Watson died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at the age of 90. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at the Morrison Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Tull, assistant to the pastor at First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction Morrison Funeral Home.
Florine was born June 29, 1916, in Brownfield, Texas, along with her twin sister, Kathleen, to parents Isaac and Maggie Ardis. During her growing up years Florine lived in Elaisville, Herron City and Abilene. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1934 where she was a member of the Pep Squad, G&G Club and the Typing Club. She attended Hardin-Simmons University for two years and The University of North Texas for a semester. Florine accepted Christ as her Saviour at age 12 and was baptized at the Baptist Church in Elaisville.
Florine married Terrell Watson Feb. 19, 1938, in Abilene and moved to Odessa where Terrell was working for Stanolind Oil & Gas. For many years Florine was a homemaker and enjoyed being at home, raising their children and spending quality time with family which included her four siblings and their families. After all her children were in school Florine was a substitute teacher for ECISD before beginning a 13 year career at the Cloth World in Odessa. She retired in 1978.
Florine and Terrel moved back to Young County in April, 1980. They enjoyed many years being near family and old friends in that area. Florine enjoyed quilting with the home extension club, attending church at Graham's First Baptist Church, and traveling with the senior adults of the church. In 2002 after living for 22 years at South Bend, Texas, Florine and Terrell move to Merrill Gardens in Graham where they lived for almost three years. Terrell died June 1, 2005, in Graham. The couple was married over 67 years.
Besides her husband preceding Florine in death were her parents and her four siblings, Joe Ardis, Bill Ardis, Edna McCracken, and Kathleen Lisle.
Her survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Carl Ross of Leona, Texas; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Louise Watson of Odessa, Texas, Bob and Barbara Watson of Roswell, N.M., and Vic and Jean Ann Watson of Round Rock, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Dal Watson, Nolan Watson, Zane Watson, Mike Rose, Jhana Dudley, Jeff Ross, Travis Watson, Meredith Watson, Aaron Watson, Rachel Watson, and Philip Watson; and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Gertrude Ardis, of Odessa and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Dana Jonas and family and Dr. Lynn Nesbitt for their excellent care over the past few years.
The family will be at the funeral home for visitation Sunday from 3 until 5 p.m.
Florine was born June 29, 1916, in Brownfield, Texas, along with her twin sister, Kathleen, to parents Isaac and Maggie Ardis. During her growing up years Florine lived in Elaisville, Herron City and Abilene. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1934 where she was a member of the Pep Squad, G&G Club and the Typing Club. She attended Hardin-Simmons University for two years and The University of North Texas for a semester. Florine accepted Christ as her Saviour at age 12 and was baptized at the Baptist Church in Elaisville.
Florine married Terrell Watson Feb. 19, 1938, in Abilene and moved to Odessa where Terrell was working for Stanolind Oil & Gas. For many years Florine was a homemaker and enjoyed being at home, raising their children and spending quality time with family which included her four siblings and their families. After all her children were in school Florine was a substitute teacher for ECISD before beginning a 13 year career at the Cloth World in Odessa. She retired in 1978.
Florine and Terrel moved back to Young County in April, 1980. They enjoyed many years being near family and old friends in that area. Florine enjoyed quilting with the home extension club, attending church at Graham's First Baptist Church, and traveling with the senior adults of the church. In 2002 after living for 22 years at South Bend, Texas, Florine and Terrell move to Merrill Gardens in Graham where they lived for almost three years. Terrell died June 1, 2005, in Graham. The couple was married over 67 years.
Besides her husband preceding Florine in death were her parents and her four siblings, Joe Ardis, Bill Ardis, Edna McCracken, and Kathleen Lisle.
Her survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Carl Ross of Leona, Texas; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Louise Watson of Odessa, Texas, Bob and Barbara Watson of Roswell, N.M., and Vic and Jean Ann Watson of Round Rock, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Dal Watson, Nolan Watson, Zane Watson, Mike Rose, Jhana Dudley, Jeff Ross, Travis Watson, Meredith Watson, Aaron Watson, Rachel Watson, and Philip Watson; and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Gertrude Ardis, of Odessa and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Dana Jonas and family and Dr. Lynn Nesbitt for their excellent care over the past few years.
The family will be at the funeral home for visitation Sunday from 3 until 5 p.m.
Addie Florine Watson died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at the age of 90. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at the Morrison Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Tull, assistant to the pastor at First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction Morrison Funeral Home.
Florine was born June 29, 1916, in Brownfield, Texas, along with her twin sister, Kathleen, to parents Isaac and Maggie Ardis. During her growing up years Florine lived in Elaisville, Herron City and Abilene. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1934 where she was a member of the Pep Squad, G&G Club and the Typing Club. She attended Hardin-Simmons University for two years and The University of North Texas for a semester. Florine accepted Christ as her Saviour at age 12 and was baptized at the Baptist Church in Elaisville.
Florine married Terrell Watson Feb. 19, 1938, in Abilene and moved to Odessa where Terrell was working for Stanolind Oil & Gas. For many years Florine was a homemaker and enjoyed being at home, raising their children and spending quality time with family which included her four siblings and their families. After all her children were in school Florine was a substitute teacher for ECISD before beginning a 13 year career at the Cloth World in Odessa. She retired in 1978.
Florine and Terrel moved back to Young County in April, 1980. They enjoyed many years being near family and old friends in that area. Florine enjoyed quilting with the home extension club, attending church at Graham's First Baptist Church, and traveling with the senior adults of the church. In 2002 after living for 22 years at South Bend, Texas, Florine and Terrell move to Merrill Gardens in Graham where they lived for almost three years. Terrell died June 1, 2005, in Graham. The couple was married over 67 years.
Besides her husband preceding Florine in death were her parents and her four siblings, Joe Ardis, Bill Ardis, Edna McCracken, and Kathleen Lisle.
Her survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Carl Ross of Leona, Texas; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Louise Watson of Odessa, Texas, Bob and Barbara Watson of Roswell, N.M., and Vic and Jean Ann Watson of Round Rock, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Dal Watson, Nolan Watson, Zane Watson, Mike Rose, Jhana Dudley, Jeff Ross, Travis Watson, Meredith Watson, Aaron Watson, Rachel Watson, and Philip Watson; and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Gertrude Ardis, of Odessa and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Dana Jonas and family and Dr. Lynn Nesbitt for their excellent care over the past few years.
The family will be at the funeral home for visitation Sunday from 3 until 5 p.m.
Florine was born June 29, 1916, in Brownfield, Texas, along with her twin sister, Kathleen, to parents Isaac and Maggie Ardis. During her growing up years Florine lived in Elaisville, Herron City and Abilene. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1934 where she was a member of the Pep Squad, G&G Club and the Typing Club. She attended Hardin-Simmons University for two years and The University of North Texas for a semester. Florine accepted Christ as her Saviour at age 12 and was baptized at the Baptist Church in Elaisville.
Florine married Terrell Watson Feb. 19, 1938, in Abilene and moved to Odessa where Terrell was working for Stanolind Oil & Gas. For many years Florine was a homemaker and enjoyed being at home, raising their children and spending quality time with family which included her four siblings and their families. After all her children were in school Florine was a substitute teacher for ECISD before beginning a 13 year career at the Cloth World in Odessa. She retired in 1978.
Florine and Terrel moved back to Young County in April, 1980. They enjoyed many years being near family and old friends in that area. Florine enjoyed quilting with the home extension club, attending church at Graham's First Baptist Church, and traveling with the senior adults of the church. In 2002 after living for 22 years at South Bend, Texas, Florine and Terrell move to Merrill Gardens in Graham where they lived for almost three years. Terrell died June 1, 2005, in Graham. The couple was married over 67 years.
Besides her husband preceding Florine in death were her parents and her four siblings, Joe Ardis, Bill Ardis, Edna McCracken, and Kathleen Lisle.
Her survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Carl Ross of Leona, Texas; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Louise Watson of Odessa, Texas, Bob and Barbara Watson of Roswell, N.M., and Vic and Jean Ann Watson of Round Rock, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Dal Watson, Nolan Watson, Zane Watson, Mike Rose, Jhana Dudley, Jeff Ross, Travis Watson, Meredith Watson, Aaron Watson, Rachel Watson, and Philip Watson; and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Gertrude Ardis, of Odessa and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Dana Jonas and family and Dr. Lynn Nesbitt for their excellent care over the past few years.
The family will be at the funeral home for visitation Sunday from 3 until 5 p.m.
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