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FRANCES MYRTLE WATSON Frances Myrtle Watson Barton, age 90 passed away on July 12, 2011 in Albuquerque. Frances was born July 7, 1921 in Patsburg, Alabama to Rufus C. Watson and Florence E. Jeter Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll H. Barton, whom she met while he was stationed at Maxwell Field in Montgomery, Alabama, during WWII. They were married July 31, 1942. She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Nata Butts, Lauress Penn, Nellie Tracy, and George Taffoal Watson. Myrtle loved to garden, to read and enjoyed traveling while she was still able to do so. She had a special interest in the family history. She played the organ, was an excellent dancer into her early 80's and an amateur watercolorist. Survivors include sisters, Florence Mabel Watsons of Shreveport, LA, Evelyn Langford of Dothan, AL, Helen Sikes of Coral Gables, FL. Children are Natoma Barton Fowler, and husband, Wayne, of Albuquerque, NM, Carlos Lee Barton, and wife, Hope, of Brooklyn, CT, Jerome H. Barton, and wife, Lee, of Seattle, WA, and Roger O. Barton, and wife, Marlane, of Rio Rancho, NM. Grandchildren include Sean Sena, and wife, Nicole and children, Zacharia and Jocelynn, Mary Ann Estock and children, Ryan and Sean, Todd Barton, and wife Julie, Joshua Barton, Peter Belistos, and wife, Tammy, Lu Ann Morrison, husband, Mike and their children, Katolynn and Caylee, Danny Gabel, and his wife, Kelly and their daughter, Mallory, Stephanie Jackson, and husband, Jeremy, Brian Gabel and his daughter, Jessica. Myrtle was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be remembered always in the heart of all who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Las Palomas Nursing and Rehabilitation center for their unconditional care and compassion during the last ten months of our mother's life, and in particular during the last two weeks, all of the staff became part of our family and we will never forget them. A Private Memorial will be held for family and friends. Contributions may be made a favorite charity in Myrtles name. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
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