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Sharon F. WattersonPassing: June 2, 2026

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Memorial Service

Tuesday, June 16th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Tuesday, June 16th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Tuesday, June 16th

MITCHELL – Sharon F. Watterson, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born October 26, 1939, in Washington County, she was the daughter of Oren F. and Mildred M. (Miller) Brown.  She married James P. Watterson on May 7, 1958 and he survives.

Sharon was a 1957 graduate of Pekin High School.  She was a homemaker, worked at Noah’s Ark Preschool, and babysat many kids over the years.  Sharon was in the Mothers of Twins Club thanks to her twins Tracy and Tina.  She was a member of the Mitchell Church of Christ, and taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years.  Singing was a great joy in her life, and she once had an audition in Nashville.  Sharon enjoyed making ceramics and doll clothing, and loved taking her grandchildren Summer and Amanda to ceramics classes.  She loved her family fiercely and never missed a Christmas buying gifts for every family member and never missed a Pekin 4th of July celebration.

We are only left to mourn the loss of a beautiful soul, and take comfort that she is in the arms of Jesus.

Surviving are her husband, James P. Watterson of Mitchell; children, Susan Lynn (Steve) King of English, Lisa Kim (David) Morrow of Salem, Mark Watterson of Dallas, Texas, Tracy L. Brewer of Palmyra, and Tina L. (Marty) Wyatt of Mitchell; grandchildren, Amanda (Blake) Keithley of Mitchell, Benjamin (Amber) Morrow of Pekin, Josh (Lisa) Morrow of Salem, Sarah Brewer of Palmyra, Steffen Wyatt of Kentucky, Ryan (Amber) Brewer of Pekin, Seth I. (Callie) Morrow of Pekin, Michael (Paige) Wyatt of Ft. Wayne, and Collin King of Mitchell; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Sandra K. (Kenny) Bierly of Salem, Patricia S. Gilstrap of Salem, Brent V. (Velita) Brown of Sellersburg, and Brenda D. Bagshaw of Pekin; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Brown of Sellersburg.

Her parents; granddaughter, Summer D. Abel; and brothers-in-law, Art Gilstrap and Raymond Bagshaw, preceded her in death.

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Allen Burris officiating.  Inurnment will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

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12 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: SissyJolley | Mitchell, In
    Date: June 11, 2026
    Susan,so sorry to hear about your Mother.Prayers to your family
  2. Guest: Sissy jolley | Mitchell
    Date: June 11, 2026
    Susan, so sorry to hear about your Mother.Prayer to your family
  3. Guest: Roy D Myers | Paradise NV
    Date: June 6, 2026
    So very sorry for your loss. Sharon was friends with my mom for decades. There was always laughter and love, and a few jokes. My best to your family!!!!
  4. Guest: Ramona Muenzer | French Lick
    Date: June 6, 2026
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
  5. Guest: Keely Thomas | Grove City , OH
    Date: June 6, 2026
    Tracy, Tina and family, So sorry to hear on the loss of your Mom! I pray for comfort and peace for your family! Your Mom is living in glory with her Savior and dancing on the streets of gold!
  6. Guest: Terry Gilbert | Chicago
    Date: June 6, 2026
    I'm sorry for your loss Mark. My condolences to you and your family.
  7. Guest: Bill Sallee | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: June 5, 2026
    Jim Susan and the rest of the family I'm so sorry for your loss she was a sweet person.
  8. Guest: Donna Hart | Indianapolis IN
    Date: June 5, 2026
    Susan, many hugs to you and all the family. I know how much love you have for her and your dad. I know she had the same deep love for all of you as well. Will be thinking of you all. Donna
  9. Guest: Cindy Watterson Bailey | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 4, 2026
    Susan, Lisa, Mark, Tina, and Tracy, I am thinking of you all. No one can prepare us for losing our mother. You are blessed to have each other, as well as your dad. I cherish all our childhood memories. We will make more. I am so sorry I can't be there with you on the 16th. Many prayers going up for you.
  10. Guest: Cathy Blackwell | Williams, IN
    Date: June 3, 2026
    So sorry for the loss of Sharon. I have a lot of memories of her growing up and with the family in the same neighborhood. We were all blessed to know her. Prayers for all.
  11. Guest: Debra Helsel | Salem
    Date: June 3, 2026
    Sharon was beautiful both on the inside and out. May GOD hold you in his arms
  12. Guest: William Bill Sallee | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: June 3, 2026
    Susan and all the Watterson family I'm so sorry for your loss But Gods gain she will be watching from the door of heaven to see the famlies ok. may our Lord give you comfort.

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