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BARTON -- FRANCES MYRTLE WATSON 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 is 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. 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 Natoma Barton Fowler and husband Wayne of Albuquerque, Carlos Lee Barton and wife Hope of Brooklyn Connecticut; Jerome H. Barton and wife Lee of Seattle, Washington; and Roger O. Barton and wife Marlane of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; grandchildren are Sean Sena, wife Nicole and their children Zachariah and Jocelynn; Mary Ann Estock and children Ryan and Sean; Todd Barton and wife Julie; Joshua Barton; Travis Barton; Peter Belitsos and wife Tammy; Lu Ann Morrison and husband Mike and their children Katolynn and Caylee; Danny Gabel and wife Kelly and their daughter Mallory; Stephanie Jackson and husband Jeremy; and 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 to t favorite charity in Myrtles name. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sun July 17, 2011