of Melbourne, AR
February 4, 1937 - August 28, 2022
Norma "Jo" Watson, 85, of Melbourne passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Norma was born February 4, 1937 in Fair Oaks, Arkansas to Ulyses Grant and Jewel Faye (Davis) Meredith.
Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Vernon (David) and Jodi Frey (Jon) of Melbourne; one brother, Murl Meredith; three sisters, Lee Jackson of Fayetteville, Marie Massengill of Selmer, TN and Faye Prater of Bartlett, TN; six grandchildren, Lisa Barnhill (Jeremy), Amy Engles (Brent), Codi Godfrey (Matt), Paige Walls (Josh), Eric Frey (Destinee) and Abby Olivencia (Jose); fifteen great-grandchildren, Makayla Barnhill, Courtlyn Davis (Jamen), Memphis Engles, Ashton Godfrey, Jaxson Lowery, Lexy Richard, Kenzie and Cecily Walls, Trinity Ni, Jaxon Olivencia, Leela Fisher, Rayna and Kai Olivencia, Landon and Korbin Frey and one great-great-grandchild, Maverick Blaylock.
She was preceded in death by parents; husband, James "Pete" Watson; two brothers, John and Bud Meredith and one sister, Pat Dishion.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date, but in memory of Norma Watson, donations can be made to Marley's World Dog Sanctuary, c/o Kyle Pigman, 50 Military Road, Franklin, Arkansas 72536 or an animal shelter of your choice.
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19 Condolence(s)
Dale and MaryAnn Briley
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers peace and comfort for all the family and friends. Love yall
Laura & Don Giedd
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Deborah (Marcum) Bell
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Jo was my second mom growing up, and I loved her so very much!! I remember all the times I stayed at their house on Flagg road and slept in teepees with Tammy ( my best friend) all thru school!! Jo was an amazing woman and will be missed dearly by so many!!! I love you!! Always have and always will! You will always have a special place in my heart
David Minster
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Whenever it was that I would see Ms. JESSE had that beautiful smile that she would carry wherever she would go and an infectious laugh that would also brighten one's life. All I know is that I will always miss her happiness. St.Peter will be happy for her addition inside the pearly gate of Heaven !
Jim & Cathy Watson
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
So sorry for your loss, our hearts and prayers are with you!
John Kathy Gibson
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
So sorry for your loss
Becky Nelson Vivian Dowler (nee Wells)
Monday, August 29, 2022
Dear sweet Jodi and family, our hearts and prayers are with you all at this hard time... she was a sweet heart... be remembering the Good Lord's promise.... till we meet again.... love, hugs and prayers..
Becky and Vivian
Cathy Meredith Atchley
Monday, August 29, 2022
My heart breaks knowing that you are gone. I wish we had been able to spend more time together. You always seemed larger than life, I will miss you. Jodi and Tammy, I love you both. Prayers are going up for you and your families.
Tracey Leininger
Monday, August 29, 2022
Thoughts and prayers being sent. God bless.ðŸ'•ðŸ™ðŸ™
Kellye Farris
Monday, August 29, 2022
Aunt Jo, you were always such a fierce woman with a shining personality. You were always the loudest laugh in the room, and you seemed to laugh a lot. I always enjoyed my time with you. I just wish there had been more time. Every time I saw you after my mom died, you took my breath away because you looked so much like she did. Please give her a hug for me. I love you and I will miss you!
Allmon Family
Monday, August 29, 2022
Our hearts and prayers are with you all
Debbie Bryant
Monday, August 29, 2022
Dearest Jodi
I just saw your mom‘s obituary on Facebook. I'm so sorry for your loss. It looked like you were able to be with her going out for lunch and doing things together that's a real blessing I hope that you and Tammy will be comforted at this time and feel the love of those people that knew and loved your mom Debbie
Elvis Leininger
Monday, August 29, 2022
Gonna miss you.
Marie Young Nelsen
Monday, August 29, 2022
Heartfelt sympathy to the Watson family. So sorry for your loss.
Jewell Meredith Rockwell
Monday, August 29, 2022
Love and prayers
James &Dottie Wells
Monday, August 29, 2022
Our sincere sympathy , Jodi &Jon & all the Watson family Our Love & Prayers for God's Peace &Comfort
Sue Young
Monday, August 29, 2022
Dear sweet family, words are so inadequate at a time like this. My heart aches for all of you. I loved Jo. She was a gem to be treasured always. My prayer and my love are with each of you. May God bless each of you with the peace that only He can give.
Teresa Coil Adams
Monday, August 29, 2022
It saddens me to hear of the loss of your mom. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love, prayers, and healing energy.
Steve Frye
Monday, August 29, 2022
Jodi, I was so saddened to hear this. I also know what your Mom meant to you. Please accept our sincere condolences. Also know how proud she was to have a daughter like you!