Mary Faler Watson, aged 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born in Sidney, Ohio, September 5, 1940, Mary was raised on the family farm, embraced by the love of her hard-working parents, Harley and Twilah Faler. A graduate of Sidney High School and Miami Valley School of Nursing, Mary had a long career as a registered nurse. She met the love of her life, Bill, on a blind date in 1959 and was married in 1961, Sidney, Ohio. They raised their family in Beavercreek, Ohio, and after retirement relocated to Sun City Center, Florida, where they remained. She enjoyed traveling, golfing at Caloosa Country Club, square dancing, corresponding with her friends and practicing her Bunka Embroidery which earned her several awards.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Watson. Mary is survived by her two devoted daughters and loved sons-in-law Carolyn and Scott Neubauer of Lakewood, NY, Kay and Alan King of Apollo Beach, FL; three grand-daughters Michelle (Eric) Snyder, Chelsea (Andrew) Lammert, Taylor (EJ) Myers; three great grand-daughters Paisley, Everly Lammert, and Raelynn Myers all of St Louis, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be interred at the Hillsboro Cemetery in Hillsboro, Ohio.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.