Shirley Marie Hotard Watson

1934 ∼ 2021

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Shirley Marie Hotard Watson, 86, of Nederland, Texas passed away March 8, 2021. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on July 29, 1934 to the late Thomas Lawes Hotard and Eunice Carlos Hotard. Shirley served her Lord at First Baptist Church in Nederland.

Those left to cherish Shirley’s memory are her daughters, Melanie Woodard and her husband, Dr. Craig Woodard of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and Lori Viator of Beaumont; her son, Bradley Watson and his wife, Lisa of Wake Village; 8 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas L. Hotard and Eunice Carlos Hotard Cooksey; her husband Doyle E. Watson; and her sister Jean Daniel.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at First Baptist Church in Nederland on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a funeral service being held at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Bradley Watson and Rev. Dr. Jason Burden officiants. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Services are under the direction of Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland.

The family would like to thank Harbor Hospice for their excellent care given to their mother and request Memorials be given to Harbor Hospice in lieu of usual rememberances.

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Wayne Hale May 7, 2021

She was a wonderful wife and mother to her family. I am so thankful that the Lord allowed me to be a part of the Watson family while I was in high school. He knew I needed Christ in my life and he used this family to lead me to a relationship with Him. I am forever indebted to Doyle, Shirley, Melanie, Lori, and Brad for sharing the love of Christ with me. With Love in Christ, Wayne Hale

Bob I Johnson March 20, 2021

I remember Shirley in college as a wonderful young woman. Although I have had no contact with her since those days, it is no surprise that she lived her life as she did. We were born about 3 weeks apart, so her death reminds me that I am to continue practicing good stewardship of my remaining earthbound days. May all of the family be nourished by the fruit of her remarkable life. That I learned of her death is purely an accident from the human perspective. Perhaps there is some providence at play as well. Bob Ivan Johnson Ph.D. 316 Lanai Court Louisville, KY 40245

Linda Caldwell Buteaux March 19, 2021

So sorry for your loss Melanie. I just saw this!

Diane Lapoint March 11, 2021

Prayers are with each of you. We loved when they would come eat at Booty Ritter senior citizens with us I loved to sit behind them in church. They would come in and bring me delicious veggies out of the garden . So many precious memories of both your Dad and Mom. All of seniors from the center send our love and prayers Diane LaPoint Director Heather Kaiser -Assistant Director. President-Nancy Bernard Vice President Doris Parsons And all our seniors

Leah Johnson March 10, 2021

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Your family is in my prayers :heart:

Melancon'S Funeral Home March 10, 2021

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Shirley Marie Hotard Watson

Donna Guidry March 10, 2021

Shirley was such a sweet lady. I got to know her when I was involved in the In Touch Sunday School Class ministry. She will be missed and I want to share with the family, she will not be forgotten, but kept safely in our hearts.