Obituary of Martha Jane Watson

Name: Mrs. Martha Jane Watson Age: 86 Residence: Birmingham, Alabama Date of Death: December 18, 2012 Place of Death:Birmingham Background: She was a devoted, loving and kind mother, sister and friend. She lived most of her life in Ragland before moving to Vestavia Hills in 1999. She was a member of Ragland First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Aubrey Lee Watson, children, William Ross Watson and Missy Lee Macon, Brothers, George Adams and Robert Adams, and sisters, Mary Frances Bennett and Madge Champion. Survivors: Daughters: Dawn Watson, Janie (Steven) Gaither, Grandchildren: Doni Dye, Wesley Macon, Anthony Fincher, Jodie Forbus, Melody Reaves, Brent Reaves, Gracie Gaither, Eight Great Grandchildren, Sister: Sarah Tom Bentley, Sisters-in-Law: Charlotte Adams,Sue Adams, Theoria (James Richard) Allen, Numerous nieces & nieces, Former Son-in-Law: Darrell (Paula) Reaves, Special Caregivers: Joy Martin, Melva Moore Service: 12:00 pm on Saturday December 22, 2012 at Usrey Funeral Home, Pell City Clergy: Rev. Doug Ford Cemetery: Ragland United Methodist Visitation: Saturday, December 22, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Pallbearers: David Adams, Clyde Adams, Greg Adams, George Adams, David Champion, Jonathan Hare, Don Sanders, Darrell R. Reaves, Darrell D. Reaves, Steve Bishop. Contributions: Donations in her memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation-Alabama Chapter Endowed Chair in Pediatric Rheumatology, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or the Lupus Foundaiton. Flowers are also appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital for the loving care and kindness provided to Mrs. Watson.