Ella Maxine (Simpson) Watson, 93, of New Harmony, IN passed away June 25, 2022 at West River Health Campus in Evansville. She was born January 19, 1929 in Griffin, IN to the late Henry and Jessie (Maddox) Simpson.
Maxine was a member of Johnson United Methodist Church of New Harmony. She was a 1947 graduate of Griffin High School and continued her education graduating from Beauty School. Maxine worked as a curator of the State of Indiana State Properties. She was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star and life member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Maxine was proud of her participation in the New Harmony Heritage Days for many years. At New Harmony Healthcare, Maxine conducted the Bingo for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Watson; sister, Mary Crawford; and brother, Lloyd Simpson.
She is survived her sons, Gary Watson (Selina), Jon Watson (Madelaine) and James “Jim” Watson (Kim); grandchildren, Greg Watson (Sara), Justin and Nick Watson, Alexandria King (Randal), Jaymee Watson, Andrew Watson, Seth Rainey (Rachel), Levi and Aaron Roberts; great-grandchildren, Maddy Johnson, Megan and Morgan Watson, Beckham and Camden King, Kyra, Edwin and Ella Rainey and Daisy Roberts; sister, JoAnn Nelson (Sidney); nephews, Doris, Donnie and Gene Crawford, Sid and Jason Nelson; nieces, Lana Kraft and Sue Ann Lashley; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN with Rev. Alvin McFadden officiating and burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery – New Harmony.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Posey Humane Society or Heart to Heart Hospice.