Anna Belle Watson, 91, of New Athens, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Harrison County Home. She was born September 11, 1930 in Harrison County, Ohio a daughter of the late Earl and Freda Harris Nash.
Anna Belle was a member of the New Athens United Methodist Church where she served as Treasurer for 40 years. She also served as Treasurer for the Franklin Museum where she was a member of the Franklin Gourmets. She along with her husband, Don, owned and operated the Gas Station in New Athens and also enjoyed keeping a large garden.
In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Watson, in 2016; her 2 Sons: infant John Edgar Watson and Donald Ellis Watson; her brother, Earl Nash; and her sister, Freda Dunlap.
Surviving are her daughter, Margaret (Dale) Edwards of Cadiz; 3 sons: Dan (Carla) Watson of New Athens, David (Penny) Watson of New Athens and Dennis (Shannon) Watson of St. Clairsville; daughter-in-law, Connie Watson of Hopedale; 9 Grandchildren: T.J. Edwards, Ashley Agin, D.J. Watson, Daniel Watson, Derek Watson, Devin Watson, Alexis Watson, Drake Watson and Delaney Kemp; 7 Great Grandchildren: Madelynn, Katheryn, Tomi, Brendan, Taylor, Tara and Brayden; and 1 Great Great Grandchild expected any day.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 2 from 2-5 at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral service will be held on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jon Little officiating. Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Athens United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Lou Hartley, 74245 Fairpoint-New Athens Road, St. Clairsville 43950 or the Franklin Museum, c/o Pat Saffell, P.O. Box 28, New Athens, Ohio 43981.
The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.
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