Blanche A. Watson, 88, of Waco, passed away Monday, September 2, at her residence. Services will be 10 am Thursday, Sept. 5 at Bellmead Funeral Home with Sam Armstrong officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the funeral home. Blanche was born February 19, 1925 in Whitney, Texas to Roy and Pearlee (Holland) Adams. She married John W. Watson on January 31, 1962 in Waco. He preceded her in death June 3, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters; and a son. Blanche was the core of her family and always had weekend get to gathers. She enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and especially her scratch off lottery tickets. She was a wonderful, loving mother who adored her grand and great grandchildren. Survivors include 4 daughters, Annette Sullins and husband Joe, Kathy Pettigrew, and Darline Higginbotham and husband, David all of Waco and Cindy Swanson and husband, Kevin of Frankston; son, Sherril D. Wood and wife, Deanna of Robinson; brother, Melvin Adams of Temple; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be, Jeff Wood, Toby Brink, Darrell Rabe, Stephen Rabe, Ronnie Higginbotham and Jason Higginbotham. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Gary Barbin, Dr. Thomas Lundeen, Randi and their Staff's for their care and support.