Helen Irene Watson

Helen Irene Watson, 89, of Athens, died early Sunday morning, January 22, 2012 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains. Born October 4, 1922 in Monticello, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Morrow and Myrta Bell Morrow Gregory.

A former resident of Cincinnati and Tuppers Plains, she had been a resident of Athens since 1958. She had worked as a clothing salesperson at Belk's, Altman's and Marting's Department Stores in Athens, retiring from Marting's. She was a member of the Zion Church of Christ. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend who was known for her amazing giving spirit.

Helen is survived by a daughter and son in law, Dr. Betty & Barry Jones of Athens, Georgia; a son, Mike Watson of Athens and a son and daughter in law, Roger & Connie Watson of Athens; four grandchildren- Jennifer & Matt Morrison of Grayson, Ky., Whitney Watson of New York, NY, Dr. Lindsay Watson of Massilion and Jill Watson of Athens; a sister, Leta (Roy) Terry of Cincinnati; three step sisters- Marilyn (Dave) Kirby of Williamsburg, Va., Midge (Al) McGinnis of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Myretta (Norm) Egner of Cincinnati; and a step brother, Greg Gregory of Florence, Ky.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold V. Watson in 1993; three sisters- Ina Jacobs, Neva Colyer and Grace Hampton.

Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens, with her son Roger Watson officiating. Burial will be in Tuppers Plains Cemetery, Meigs County.

Friends may call Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory, a note of condolence, or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com