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Lois Eunice Watson (née Counts) passed away in Springdale Arkansas on May 15th, 2025. She was born in Wesley Arkansas on June 18th, 1929, and her sister Louise was born just over a year later. They were like twins throughout their childhoods, and they talked almost daily throughout their adult lives. They went through school together, accompanied each other on dates and outings, and even planned to marry on the same day. Thanks to the Navy’s leave policy, however, their wedding ceremonies were held one day apart. Lois married Eugene Watson on April 9th, 1949, and she joined him in Memphis and San Diego. They returned to Arkansas after Eugene’s military service, bought a house and some land in Huntsville, and raised two sons. In addition to being a homemaker who took pride in that work, Lois kept a garden, canned produce, assisted with the farm, and did bookkeeping. She was a life-long learner who subscribed to newspapers and magazines, clipped out articles and recipes of interest, and worked the puzzles. Lois was known for her cooking, and she particularly enjoyed making traditional meals for holidays and a chocolate cake with her frosting recipe for birthdays. Lois and Eugene hosted family celebrations for decades, and she loved having her home full of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed time with her friends and fellowship at the Huntsville Church of Christ. Lois served as a model for unwavering faith, love, and kindness. She will be missed dearly, and her family is grateful for her life and her legacy. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Ora Counts (née Wilson); her sister, Louise Neal; and her husband of 75 years, Eugene Watson. Lois is survived by two children, Charles Watson and wife Phyllis Rengier of Fayetteville; Jeff Watson and wife Robin Watson of Edmond, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Kristin Kibler and husband Chris of New Orleans; Kent Watson and wife Kristina of Fayetteville; Kara Mason and husband Marcus of Springdale; Ty Watson and wife Melissa of Fayetteville; and Ryan Watson and wife Sara of Oklahoma City; and seven great-grandchildren; Nolen and Gabriel Watson; Aubrey Treat and Braden Mason; Sebastian Kibler; and Kinsley and Lacy Watson. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20th, at Huntsville Cemetery with Bill Hooten officiating. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Operation Blue Jeans in care of the Huntsville Church of Christ, P.O. Box 674, Huntsville, Arkansas 72740.

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Lois Eunice Watson

June 18, 1929 - May 15, 2025