Sylvia Watson
Sylvia Watson
Monday, November 18th, 1918 to Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
Obituary:
Sylvia May Beers was born November 18, 1918 in Bixby, Missouri the daughter of Ransom and Nellie (Martin) Beers.
She was raised in the Viburnum, Missouri area. In February of 1937 Sylvia was united in marriage to Hubert Nash. The couple made their home outside of Bunker, Missouri and in 1957 they moved their family to Iowa. Sylvia worked a housekeeper in Knoxville for many years, and as a CAN at DeJong’s Nursing home. In May of 1992, Sylvia was united in marriage to Wesley Watson in Turtle, Missouri. Following Wesley’s death, she returned to Knoxville in 2004.
Sylvia passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at her home at the age of 92 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jody Nash; daughter-in-law, Nancy Nash; grandson, Brandon Nash; great-granddaughter, Bridget Becker; great-great granddaughter, Lindsey Beaman and her siblings: Dolly, Etha, Troy, Dale, Utah and Coy.
Those left to mourn her passing include her children: Donald (Betty) Radford of Pana, IL; Charles (Marge) Nash of Vandalia, IL; Jim (Judy) Nash of Griggsville, IL; Gary (Shirley) Nash of Pittsfield, IL; Sharon (Wayne) Johnson of Knoxville; Ronald (Ronda) Nash of Vandalia, IL; Richard (Vickie) Nash of Ramsey, Il; Shirley (Jim) Beaman of Knoxville; David (Patty) Nash of Greenvalley, IL and Mary (Kevin) Groenendyk of Tracy; 35 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Suzi Temmens of Oconee, IL and many other family members and friends.
Sylvia May Watson
Funeral Service
Church of God – Knoxville, Iowa
Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Bishop Raymond Bettis, officiating
Musical Selections
Willis Canada, vocalist
Casket Bearers
Jamie Nash Travis Nash
Bryan Johnson Jason Beaman
Mike Groenendyk Matt Groenendyk
Honorary Casket Bearers
Jory Nash Jeff Nash Dustin Nash
Randy Radford Kerry Nash Kim McAdams
Kristy Davison Lori Bender
Interment
Bunker Cemetery – Bunker, Missouri
Monday, March 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of God – Knoxville, Iowa
The family invites relatives and friends to remain at the church following the funeral service for a time of lunch and fellowship.
Visitation
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 03/11/2011
Knoxville
Bybee & Davis Funeral Home
301 North Second Street
Knoxville
Iowa
50138
Service
10:15 AM 03/12/2011
Knoxville
Church of God
Knoxville
Iowa
Cemetery
Bunker Cemetery
Memorials
Church of God
Source: Bertrand Funeral Homes
