Lela “Avis” Watson
May 04, 2019
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Lela “Avis” (Gibbs) Watson, age 99, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Avis was born February 6, 1920 in Hurley, South Dakota to Lloyd William Gibbs and Cleo (Auxier) Gibbs. She was the third of eleven siblings. She is survived by her children: Sherry Seymour, Nancy (Ray) Fetters, Linda (Gray) McNally, Mark (Terri) Watson, Karen (Charles) Billings and Tom Watson, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, siblings: Jeanette Chess, Craig Gibbs and Joyce Thom, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Avis was preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings, son Bill Watson and two grandchildren in infancy.
At this time, there will be no public services held.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Rosemary Stripe
05/12/2019
I'm very sorry for the family loss. I have great memory of her.
Linda McNally
05/09/2019
My heart is broken that you are gone. You were the best Mother in the world. You were always there for me no matter what and I never doubted your love. When we're together , again, my hugs will never stop.
Tonya Kimberley
05/08/2019
I love you Grandma ?? thank you for teaching me so much including being a hard worker, staying humble in spirit, eating healthy food and taking care of myself. Perhaps I will make it to 99 years as well ?? miss you!
Tammie Wood
05/06/2019
Rest in peace you sweet kind lady. It was a honor to know you. Without you I wouldn't have Joshua Thomas Watson.