Mary Joanne Watson

Mary Joanne Watson, 65, of Parkersburg, passed away on July 29, 2012 at the Ross Heart Center at OSU Hospital in Columbus.She was born May 9, 1947, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Ira J. and Mary Lou Metz Deem.Mary was a graduate of Parkersburg High School with the class of 1966.She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and doll collecting.She formerly bowled at Emerson Lanes on the Women's Classic League and was a member of the Red Hat Society.She was a former member of Grace Gospel Church and presently a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.She is survived by her husband, Jerry C. Watson; one daughter, Janelle (Brian) Schimke of Parkersburg; twin sons, Brian (Ann) Watson of Washington, W.Va. and Brent Watson (Christy) of Parkersburg; grandchildren, Kylie McDaniel, Jordan Watson, Brittany Schimke, Vincent Watson and Jake Watson; one sister, Frances (Mike) Chipps of Parkersburg; one brother, Duane (Cindy) Deem of Ripley, W.Va.; two aunts, Kate White of Williamstown and Sharon Williams of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Paul and Mary Watson.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., south Parkersburg with Pastor Jon Lands officiating.Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, at the funeral home.