Iris Lucille Watson

Iris Lucille Watson passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018.  She was born in Ionia, Michigan on October 31, 1927, the daughter of Ray and Greta (Little) Link.

Iris met and married the love of her life, Bernard Watson on October 14, 1944 and together enjoyed 74 years of marriage.  Iris and Bernie lived in Hastings
for many years and moved to Ocala, Florida during their retirement years.  They returned to Michigan to be with family, living at Carveth Village in Middleville, Michigan.

Iris was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Watson on July 10, 2018, her twin sister, Ardis and brothers, Robert, Lloyd, Gail and Roger.
She is survived by her children, Larry (Connie) Watson, Terry Watson, Paul Watson, daughter, Gloria (Dave) Durkee of Alachua, Florida, ten grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, brother, Richard (Lovonia) Link of Melrose, FL and two sisters, Betty Myrick of Gainesvile, FL and Carol Ann (Joe) Mickler of Clewiston, FL as well as many nieces and nephews.

Iris loved country music and was the vice-president of the Hank Williams fan club.  She was a tremendous cook the there wasn't a flower she couldn't bring back to life.  Iris enjoyed riding motorcycle in her earlier years and raised pygmy goats with husband Bernie.  She was a hard worker and was very meticulous about her work.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Carveth Village and Hospice Care for the excellent care that Iris received.