Katherine Acree Watson

Katherine Acree Watson, 94, of Petersburg, passed away on April 1st, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Meredith Epes Watson; siblings, Mary Ashby Giles, and Luther Smith Acree Jr. She is survived by her children, Ashby Camp Watson (Michael Bem), Meredith Hunter Watson (Carol), Elizabeth Kilbourne Krauss (Bil); grandchildren, Bobby, Leigh, Corey; 2 great-grandchildren; nieces, Laura Ashby Giles, and Harriotte Giles Robinson. Mrs. Watson was born and lived her entire life in Petersburg, was proud to have served on the Petersburg School Board, and was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 12th, at 1:00pm in Blandford Cemetery. In-lieu of flowers donations may be made to Petersburg Home for Ladies Fellowship Fund, 311 S. Jefferson St. Petersburg, VA 23803; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 Walnut Blvd. Petersburg, VA 23805; or the Foundation Fighting Blindness, 7168 Columbia Gateway Dr. Suite 100, Columbia MD 21046. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Petersburg Home for Ladies, for their outstanding care over the past years. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .