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Alice M. (Rayfield) Watson

Leavenworth, WA

Saturday, May 16, 2009

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Alice M. (Rayfield) Watson, 90, passed away on May 10, 2009, at Cashmere Convalescent Center. She was born on September 30, 1918, to Newton and Ellen (Barnes) Rayfield at Sevier County, Tennessee, where she was raised and educated. On August 22, 1936, she married Frank Watson at Sevierville. In the early 1950's, they moved to Leavenworth, where Alice went to work for the old hospital in the housekeeping department. Alice loved to cook, especially for her family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening, growing many types of vegetables for canning; but her greatest love was spending time with her family.She is survived by her two sons, Harris (Norma) Watson of Yuma, AZ and Daniel (Char) Watson of Leavenworth; one brother, Floyd Rayfield of Leavenworth; two sisters, Lillard Noland of Peshastin and Rosetta Dunn of Cashmere; two grandsons, Doug Watson of Leavenworth and Keith Watson of Seattle; and two granddaughters, Koreen Watson of Leavenworth and Jody Watson of Missouri. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Watson; an infant son; two infant daughters; two brothers and three sisters.A Graveside Service of Commemoration to Celebrate the Life of Alice Watson will be held on Friday, May 22, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. View Cemetery in Leavenworth, with Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Ward's Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth is in charge of the arrangements.

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