Marilyn Joyce Watson's Obituary
Marilyn Joyce Watson, b. June 15, 1934 d. June 16, 2017, Oakland, CA was a loving wife and mother. Born in Oakland, CA, Marilyn worked for the Salvation Army and retired after 37 years of dedicated service. Marilyn was an avid gardener, she loved music and movies. Marilyn was also a wonderful cook and loved to try out new recipes. Marilyn had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Marilyn was and will continue to be a source of strength and light for her family. Marilyn and her sister Carmen were extremely close and had many adventures during their time together. Marilyn was loved by everyone in her family and she will be missed.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Wakefield Thomas Taylor, Kentucky and Rosa Maria Taylor, Mexico; brothers, Wakefield Thomas Taylor Jr, Robert Taylor, Oakland, CA; and Grandsons Josiah Watson and Douglas L. Jerrels, Jr.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 64 years Charles Watson Jr, Oakland, CA, her children, Charles W. Watson III, Robert Carl Watson, Oakland, CA & Carmen Maria Jerrels, Stockton, CA; her Grandchildren, Charles W. Watson IV, Tokyo, Japan, Christina Watson Oakland, CA, Britney Watson, New Orleans, LA, and Dawn Jerrels, Stockton, CA and Great-Grandchildren, Arianna and Amalia, Stockton, CA; her sister Carmen Montague, Alameda, CA, and nieces and nephews, Marilyn, Muriel, Marcus and Michael Montague, Oakland & Alameda, CA.
“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed still very dear. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Your family will love and miss you for eternity.
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