Wilma Pauline Watson 97, of Ardmore, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Mercy Hospital in Ardmore.  She was born on July 3, 1919 in McMillan, Oklahoma to the late Samuel Stout and Hattie Pickens Stout.  Wilma was raised in McMillan and later moved to Oklahoma City.  She lived in Bakers Field, California and Dallas, Texas before moving to Ardmore where she lived the rest of her life.  She married Thomas William Watson and he preceded her in death in 1977.  Wilma worked at the Madill Pants Factory for several years and she attended the Pickens Baptist Church.  Wilma enjoyed working in the yard, playing dominoes, cooking, sewing, reading and taking care of the grandkids.

She is survived by:

Son:                                            Michael Watson, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Daughter:                                 Sharon Kaye Halferty, Newton, Iowa

8 Grandchildren                       17 Great Grandchildren             19 Great Great Grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews and cousins

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.