ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: WATSON, BETTY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La.

Died: Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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WATSON, BETTY 
July 9, 1954  -  January 3, 2017

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A life well lived and well loved was lost when Betty Upton Watson, 62, passed 
away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at her Slidell home, surrounded by her loved 
ones. 

She was the beloved wife of Michael Emeric Watson; loving mother of Emeric 
Watson (Susan) and Erica Watson Smith (Raymond); devoted daughter of Ruth McCoy 
Upton Ouder, the late James Robert Upton, Sr. and the late Joseph “J.C.” Ouder; 
and wonderful sister of James Austin Upton and Paula Ouder.

She was preceded in death by three siblings: James Robert Upton, Jr., Ronald 
Lee Upton and Kimberly Upton Smith.

Betty is survived by five grandchildren, who were the absolute light of her 
life: Tyler Ray Smith, Blake Michael Smith, Emily Gail Watson, Andrew Emeric 
Watson and Beaux Fisher Watson.

She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and 
loving in-laws. Betty’s life was rich with friendship, and her bond with her 
friends was indistinguishable from the bond she shared with her family.

A native and lifelong resident of Slidell, Betty attended Louisiana State 
University and Southeastern University. She worked as a homemaker, a bank 
teller, a postal carrier and a para-professional caring for special needs 
children in the St. Tammany Parish School system.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral.
Memorial Services will be held at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE BLVD. WEST 
(IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, La., on Saturday, January 7, 2017. 
Visitation begins at 9 a.m., with a service to be led by Betty’s brother at 
11:00 a.m.

Burial of ashes will be in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY immediately following the 
service. 
Per Betty’s request, loved ones are invited to join a second-line from the 
funeral home to the graveside

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