Watson – 90 years
Marie Watson of Holbrook will celebrate her 90th birthday with a surprise open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 24, at the Morris Township Community Center in Nineveh. The family requests no gifts.
She was born September 24, 1927, in Rogersville.
Her husband is the late James L. Watson. They were married October 17, 1942.
She has eight children, Anita Bostjancic of Pittsburgh, James Watson Jr. of Holbrook, Barbara Mooney of Nineveh, George Watson of Rogersville, Harry Watson of Tennessee, Nanette Beazell of Rogersville, Becci Watson of Holbrook and Barry Watson of Rogersville.
Her grandchildren are Lori Faiella, Michelle Watson, Jimmy Watson, Steve Mooney, Heath Mooney, Ryan Mooney, Anissa Mooney, Justin Watson, Wesley Watson, Haden Watson, Noah Beazell, Hannah Duvall, Makalah Durbin, Jordan Watson, Sydnee Watson, Sheyann Watson, Alex Watson and Rachel Watson.
Mrs. Watson also has 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Watson loves to spend time visiting with family and friends. She enjoys caring for her hanging baskets and other flowers in the summer. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her two spoiled dogs, Paris and Panda.