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Delores Ann
Watson
Oct 13, 1938 — Oct 11, 2026
Sunday
Watson and Sons Funeral Home
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Monday
Watson and Sons Funeral Home
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Monday
Old Home Cemetery
Another Angel has found their wings and returned home. On October 11, 2026, Delores Ann Watson passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
Delores was born in Wesley, TX to Charles E. Surovik and Leona Selma (Kramer), both of whom preceded her in death. She had an extensive career as a Certified Executive Secretary at Houston Power and Light and Centerpoint Energy until her retirement. She was also an active member of Old Home Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as Treasurer and sang in the choir. Delores enjoyed playing bingo, was an avid dominoes player, and was known for her quick, sharp wit. She married Billy Joe Watson in 1979, sharing a loving 28-year marriage before his passing.
She is survived by her brother, Charles Surovik (and Carol); her daughters, Donna T. Rackley (and William Rackley Jr.) and Connie T. Burnett; and her grandchildren, Christie Gray, La Doña Parr (and David Parr), Jennifer Neely (and Rick Neely), Trey (William) Rackley III (and Erika Rackley), Mandy Garza (and Gabriel Garza), Angelic Rackley, and Crystal Burnett. She is also survived by many, many, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; stepchildren, John and Wendy Watson and B.J. Watson; five step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; and one step great great grandchild.
She goes now to the loving arms of her parents, her husband, her son-in-law Bill Burnett, and her grandson Christopher Burnett, all of whom preceded her in death.
Viewing and visitation with the family will be Sunday, October 18 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Watson and Sons Funeral Home located at 1554 TX-7 E, Center, TX 75935. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 19 at 1:00pm at Watson and Sons Funeral Home followed by graveside service and interment at Old Home Baptist located at 635 CR 3455, Joaquin/Tenaha, TX.
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