Iris Watson

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Iris Vannoy Watson age 85 of Fleetwood, NC, died Monday, July 25, 2005 at the Watauga Medical Center. Mrs. Watson was born in Ashe County, NC on January 23, 1920 to Elton and Vera Moretz Vannoy. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Deep Gap, NC. She was married to Eugene "Genie" Watson for 66 years and they owned and operated the 221 Grocery for 16 years.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Nathan Caparolie and Rev. Dean Watson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Gap Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 27, 2005 from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Watson is survived by:

Husband: Eugene "Genie" Watson

Sons: Rev. Dean Watson and wife Shirley of Fleetwood, NC, Jack Watson and wife Wilma of Fleetwood, NC, Lavern Watson and wife Martha of Fleetwood, NC, Tom Watson and wife Joyce of Zionville, NC & Terry Watson of Fleetwood, NC

Brothers: Jay and Leonard Vannoy both of Winston Salem, NC

Sisters: Violet Vannoy and Dawn Houck both of Fleetwood, NC

11 Grandchildren 14 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

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Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.