en she had in school. .She loved sports, especially the Hawkeyes, and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and an Arizona Suns fan. She especially enjoyed her neighbors. Mrs. Watson loved art and crafts, writing poetry and sewing. She so enjoyed young people and kept in contact with many of her former students. In 2003, she published her own book of poems, "Loving, Bits and Pieces" which she shared with her family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Jan (Ron) Crow of New London; one special granddaughter, Bobbi Phillips and great-grandson Tarin Phillips of West Des Moines: four step-grandchildren, three great-step-grandchildren; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband. The Memorial Service for Mrs. Watson will be at 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 12 at Calvary Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Mike Hess, and Pastor Earl Swigart will officiate. The family will greet friends from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Saturday morning at Calvary Baptist Church. Memorials have been established to Dover Museum, New London Dollars for Scholars, Great River Hospice House, and Calvary Baptist Church. Elliott Chapel, New London is in charge of arrangements.