Betty Lou Watson, age 92 of PO Box 96, Cambridge Springs, went to be with the Lord from Homestead Hearth Personal Care Home in Centerville, PA on Monday, February 23, 2015.
Betty was born August 3, 1922 in Akron, OH, the eldest child of Cecil and Laura Kiser. She attended Uniontown schools and graduated valedictorian of her class in 1940. She spent one year at Kent State University and because of World War II, Betty left school to work in the chemical warfare service. It was there she met Wendell Watson, and the two were married April 6, 1944.
In 1958, Betty and Wendell established the Gospel Book & Supply Store in Meadville, where she worked until recent years.
Betty attended First Baptist Church of Edinboro, where she had taught the Ladies Sunday School class for a number of years. She also had ministered to other church groups, sharing her faith. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and gardening activities.
Betty is survived by a son, Keith L. Watson and his wife, Linda of Cambridge Springs; a granddaughter, Laura Ann; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Betty in death was her husband, L. Wendell Watson on January 12, 2010; two sons, Bruce M. Watson and Stuart W. Watson.
Friends may call at Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Wednesday from 1 – 4 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Alsdorf of Spartansburg Mt. Pleasant Chapel will officiate. Interment will be in Saegertown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Meadville Christian Broadcasting, PO Box 348, Meadville, PA 16335.
Our dear friends, we rejoice with you. Betty was always a blessing and encouragement to our hearts and we are so glad she is with Jesus and her “redneck” man. We cannot be sad. We wish we could be there and share in the time of rejoicing with you. Here is to her memory and the best Christian Book Store in the land!
We are sorry for your loss! May the Lord give you comfort and peace. May He bless you all and keep you in His wonderful care each day!
Your mom was my Sunday School teacher and I loved her…she was one of the kindest, most gentle, sweet-spirited people I knew, at that time of my life. She rejoiced with me many years later, at Calvary Baptist Church, when God finally got through my thick skull. I have thought of her many times, and your dad and Bruce. I’m sure all things have worked together for His Glory…and she is Home. God bless and keep you always.
Keith and Linda. We will all miss Betty and we have the most wonderful memories of her
from Calvary Baptist Days. I always loved coming into the bookstore to chat with all of you. It just won’t seem the same place without her but I know Betty is so happy with the Lord in her homecoming. Who can say just how many lives she has touched with her Godly, motherly ways? I know I for one was one of those she touched deeply.
In Christ’ abiding love.
Tanialee Bowman
Dearest Keith and Linda,
So very sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. I just adored your Mom and Dad. They were so strong in the faith and their love for each other radiated in their faces. Good to know that they are together again and enjoying Bruce and Stewart as well.
Your Dad always reminded me of the lion in the Wizard of Oz 😉 Just a sweet cuddly kind of guy 😉 I know you miss them, and so we pray for God’s tender mercies on your sweet little family at this time.
Love and Hugs,
Karen and David
Keith & Linda…
We’re keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time…I loved both your parents & have such wonderful memories of our Calvary days…Your mom was my Sunday School teacher & a true blessing in my life…It’s lonely when our loved ones go home…May God give you strength & comfort…Love in Christ…Scott & Linda (Hansen) Brady
Keith and @ Linda,
Often I think about your mother. As my Sunday School teacher, she was a very important person in my life as I was going through my teenage years. She was my go-to source for biblical answers to the challenges of getting through those difficult years. What an example she was to us young girls! She will always have a fond place in my heart. It seems we are getting to the place where we have more Calvary folks on the other side than here. Just imagine the reunion we will have with them and our Savior when WE get there! Praying for you!!
Dear Keith and Linda,
It was sad to hear about your Mom’s passing. On the other hand, we are rejoicing that she is with the Lord and reunited with Wendell. Your Mom and Pop were a great blessing to our church and personally to our family for many years. We know that you will miss Betty. May God comfort you during this time.
Love in Christ, Jim and Wilma Spaulding
Hi Keith and Linda,
My prayers are with you both. May Gods’ hand of comfort rest on your shoulders in this time of sorrow.
Bob Sutton