Catherine L. Ott Foltz Watson

Catherine L. Ott Foltz Watson, 86, of Du Quoin, was received by the heavenly host at 6:20 A.M., Sunday, May 18, 2003.
She was born May 23, 1916 in Centralia, IL, the daughter of Charles and Sadie (Maddox) Ott.  She was the loving wife of Reverend Wallace Watson and he preceded her in death on May 28, 2000.
She is survived by two sons - James and Pricilla Foltz of Elettsvile, Indiana, and Charles Foltz of Fort Myers, Florida, one daughter - Sandra and Roger Von Lanken of Du Quoin, one step-son - Robert W. and Mary Jo Watson Jr. of Hutsonville, Illinois, one step-daughter - Myrna and Tom Phillippe of Robinson, Illinois, nine grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, six step great grandchildren, and one step great great grandchild, brother - James E. Ott of Parhump, Nevada, and sister - Peggy A. Fuller of San Antonio, Texas.
Catherine was a member of Light of the Lamb Family Church, loved to care for her home and she loved roses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers - Marion (Buster), Kenneth C., and Robert E. Ott.
Graveside services were held in celebration of her life at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, with Pastor Roger and Pastor Sandra Von Lanken officiating.
Those attending the service were asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
