Linda Watson , 76, of Center, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, in Lufkin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2017, at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating.

Mrs. Watson was born November 3, 1941, in Center, to Max Samford and Ethel Fountain Samford. She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds and spending time with her family and church family. She was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by
Daughters:
Lisa Verrett and husband, Charlie, of Buna
Tena Moragas of Center

Grandchildren:
Elissa Taylor and husband, Cody, of Tenaha
Radi Verrett of Buna
Nathan Hathorn and wife, Cadence, of Center
April Victoria and husband, Gavin, of Buna
Charlie "Bubba" Verrett of Buna

Great Grandchildren:
Kypton Taylor
Madyx Taylor
Elli Hathorn
Ahava Victoria
Gavin Victoria II
Ivory Victoria
Kamdyn Verrett

Brother: Gary Samford of College Station

Sister: Mary Lou Richards of Conroe

Preceded in death by
Husband: Bobby Doyce Watson
Parents: Max Samford and Ethel Fountain Samford
Sister: Maxie Wright

Pallbearers will be Nathan Hathorn, Jimmy Moore, Cody Taylor, Earl Hicks, Radi Verrett and Jody Wright.