Naila Watson

Naila Watson of Allegan (formerly of Otsego) passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Allegan. Naila was born November 3, 1924 in Plainwell the daughter of Delbert and Ruth (Jones) Sherwood.

On January 1, 1944 in Otsego, at her parents’ home she married Richard Watson who preceded her death in 2008. Naila and her husband were owner/operators of Dick’s Grocery Stores in Otsego. They enjoyed dining and dancing and vacationing together. In her leisure time Naila liked to journal, watch sports, play cards, take care of her flowers and watch the birds. She loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Linda (Joseph) Wahmhoff of Grand Junction, Ronald Watson of Otsego, John (Claudia) Watson of Otsego, Debra (Ernie) Miller of Wayland; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Delberta Brundage and Ida Sprague; a sister-in-law, Gerene “Gene” Cronen. Preceding her death were her brothers, Frances ‘Fritz’ Cronen and Richard ‘Rip’ Cronen and a great grandson, Zachary John Watson.

Friends may meet with her family Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A Family Graveside Service will take place at 10 A.M. Thursday at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. Contributions in memory of Naila may be made to the Allegan United Methodist Church.

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

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Amanda Blanchard Case

July 15, 2013 at 10:30 am

Bless her Great Aunt Naila… Another loss of the greatest generation. Love and hugs to some of the best Watsons I know Ron, Brian, and Bill. There is no love like a grannys love. Bless you all through this sad time.

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Jim and Patti (Khodl) Hewitt

July 15, 2013 at 6:45 pm

So sorry to read of your mother’s passing. I remember with much fondness my parents (Tony and Helen Khodl) going to Dick’s Grocery stores for many, many years! Your meats were outstanding! The rapport your family had with all the customers was very special. May memories provide you with peace.

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Jane & Mary Shaner

July 16, 2013 at 1:02 pm

Linda, Ron, John & Deb,

Wish I could be with all of you. Your mother was a lovely person. she is greatly missed.

love & blessings,

Jane & Mary

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Lori

July 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

I’m so happy you have her journals to read and remember the happy times, she always made me feel like part of the family. What a wonderful and peaceful way to pass into your fathers arms.

I hope the memories of laughter outshine the heartache.

Peace to all of you.

Lori

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Michael Kiella

July 16, 2013 at 3:51 pm

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Catherine Brooks

July 16, 2013 at 3:53 pm

My thoughts go out to the entire family. Naila was a wonderful woman and will be missed. Thinking of you all.

Cat (Gabby & Kayla’s mom)

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Cathy DeBault Forbes

July 16, 2013 at 8:12 pm

Ron, so sorry I can’t make the wake Wednesday but my thoughts are with you. Be at peace that she is with your dad.

Cathy

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Diane Chopp

July 16, 2013 at 10:33 pm

I will always have fond memories of Mrs. Watson and all the kindness she showed us over the years! May she rest in peace!

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Dan Chopp and family

July 17, 2013 at 10:14 am

Our deepest condolences. Mrs Watson was always so friendly and kind to us Chopp’s growing up. RIP.

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Bernie Hessemer

July 17, 2013 at 10:18 am

Who could ever forget being welcomed in to the Watson home and their magnificent garden. My sincere condolences to the Watson family.

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Mrs. Williams

July 17, 2013 at 2:18 pm

My condolences to the family of Mrs. Nailia Watson. May loving memories fill your heart with comfort and joy. Be assured of God’s love. (1 Peter 5:7)

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Ruth Thornton (Hughes)

July 18, 2013 at 11:26 am

The end of an era. Then there were none of that generation.

My condolences to all of the generation remaining.

May she Rest In Peace.

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