She was the widow of Charlie 'Dude' Watson, a homemaker and the last living Charter Member of Selma Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Munsey Dickson and Bessie Spivey Dickson and was preceded in death by one son, Eugene Watson, one daughter, Donnie Watson, one granddaughter, Anita Watson, four brothers and two sisters.
She was very active in her church and community, having belonged to the Selma Home Demonstration Club. She was involved in many things concerning the community in which she lived. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, quilting and her heart was in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Watson and wife, Wanda and John Doyle Watson and wife, Dorris, all of Selma; four grandchildren, Kenny Watson and wife, Annette of Selma, Dr. Paula Waston of Nashville, TN, Kim Watson Porter and husband, Andre of El Sobrante, CA and Johnny Watson and wife, Kerri of Little Rock; six great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Condolences(8)
Arlene Russell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Aunt Aileen,Memories of visiting with you and Uncle Dude at your home in Selma will live in my heart always. I know how you loved the Selma Methodist Church and you and it
have a place in my heart as a result. A mass will be said at our home parish at St. Mark's Catholic Church in your memory next week. Eternal rest grant unto Aunt Aileen, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Bennie and Carolyn Adams
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 3, 2010 BENNIE AND I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT AUNT AILEEN. WE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT IT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY. BENNIE IS THE GRANDSON OF IRENE WATSON ELLIS. BENNIE AND I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. BENNIE REGRETS NOT KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THE FAMILY. SHE IS JUST ANOTHER WONDERFUL REASON TO GET TO HEAVEN ONE DAY.Wayne & Gerry Daniels
Stuttgart, AR Monday, August 2, 2010 A wonderful cousin.Jackie Erwin McKeown
Tillar, AR Sunday, August 1, 2010 sorry to hear of her passing. I remember eating figs under the shade tree at her house with Paula. But just think of all the stories she can tell all her old friends in heaven--gossip optional! She will be missed by friends and family. But she is in good company.Johnny & Bunne Dickson
Atlanta, GA Sunday, August 1, 2010 We wanted to be there and were thinking of everyone during the services.Marchell Leonard
Tillar, AR Saturday, July 31, 2010 Our prayers are with the entire Watson Family. Love, The Leonard FamilyCarolyn Holloway Ballard
Conway, AR Saturday, July 31, 2010 I was saddened to learn of the homegoing of"Miss" Aileen. I remember living next door to
her as a small child...She was always good to
me and my family. She visited my parents
on a regular basis as long as they lived at
Selma. They always looked forward to her visits.
She will be missed!
Eunice Watson Pierce
Hot Springs,, AR Friday, July 30, 2010 I was saddened to read of Aunt Aileen's passing. I remember going to her house many times with Daddy. I am sorry that our families have lost touch over the years, but I tried to keep up with yours through Aunt Dub. As we get older, it seems family becomes more important. She was a very gracious lady and I know she will be missed by all that loved her. My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. May God give you comfort during this time of loss.