Bethany Ann Watson

Bethany Ann Waldrip Watson was born in Weatherford, Texas on Nov 15, 1934 to Hood & Ezelle Waldrip with three sisters, Bobby, Billie, and Peggy. She graduated Weatherford High School and earned a Associate's degree from Ranger Jr College.

She married Thomas Young Watson on Aug 25,1956. Her only son, Mark Watson was born Oct. 29, 1959. The family moved to Mansfield in 1960 and opened the EZ Mart grocery store on S. Main St. Which she operated with her parents till 1977. During this time, Tommy was director of Ch 5 news and mayor of Mansfield from 1968 till 1972. In 1973, they began farming and ranching which continues on today. Grandson Clayton Hood Watson was born Sept 11, 1987. Granddaughter, Taylor Young Watson was born Sept 5,1990.
Bethany spent years supporting three generations in their hay baling and ranching. She spent many years following a tractor to the next hay field. The last few months of her life, she spent living with Mark and wife, Connie at their home in Santo, Texas.

Bethany passed at their home, peacefully on Sept 9, 2020. She is survived by son, Mark and wife Connie Watson. Grandson, Clayton Watson. Granddaughter, Taylor Addison and husband Ross Addison. Great grandchildren Lyla Rose Addison and Asa Riggs Addison. Sister, Peggy Stamp