01/13/2019
LaVelle Leach Watlington, 94, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2019, at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Michael McArthur officiating. Family visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Public visitation will begin at 12:00 noon.
Mrs. Watlington was born September 13, 1924, in San Augustine, to Clarence Leach and Emmer Lynch Leach. She loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Watlington was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.
She is survived by:
Her daughters:
Zonia Corbell and husband Shane of Shelbyville, Texas
Tonja Bordelon and husband Ray of Frierson, Louisiana
Grandchildren:
Shanell Ruiz and husband Jesse of Center, Texas
Jasper Corbell and wife Caroline of Center, Texas
Payton Bordelon of Frierson, Louisiana
Great-grandchildren:
Cash Ruiz of Center, Texas
Cyrus Ruiz of Center, Texas
Special nieces and nephews:
Rodney and Debbie Warren and their children Michael Vincent Warren
Sarah Scott and Adam Scott and their daughter Aubrey
Sheila Hudson and son Warren Hudson
Sister-in-law: Thelma Leach
A number of nieces and nephews; a host of friends.
Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Watlington; sister, Ann Warren; brothers, “Dick” Leach, “Shot” Leach, “Bear” Leach, “Sid” Leach, Ferrel Leach.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lydia Missionary Baptist Church, 14998 FM 139, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
