Sandra Watson

Memorial Services for Sandra Sue Watson, 75, Lawrence, will be 10:30 am, Monday, February 3, 2025, at First Southern Baptist Church 4300 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS.

Sandra Sue (Sandy) Watson, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Pioneer Ridge Rapid Recovery in Lawrence, KS.

She was born February 3, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Elmer ‘Dutch’ and Doris (Smith) Meyer.

She married Raymond Brown on July 29,1967 (div. 1982)  They have two daughters. Sandra worked as a Property Manager for Trail Ridge Apartments. During this time, it was not uncommon for her to be known as ‘mom’ to the many college students that cycled through year after year. Sandra's charming personality made it easy for her to be a friend to many.

In the spring of 2003, she met her forever love, Harlow (Bud) Watson. They married, Sept 5, 2003 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. During their 21 years together they had many adventures. Their most cherished memories involve car shows featuring one or more of their beautiful hot rods.  February 11, 2021, Sandra suffered a life-changing stroke. Bud's role became full time caregiver for his beloved wife and he remained by her side until her death. He survives the home.

Other survivors include a daughter, Michelle (Larry) Magee, Lawrence, KS; a daughter,  Mendy (Terry) Gilliand, Lawrence, KS ; six grandchildren Andrew Pester, Brooklyn, NY, Gabriel Magee, San Francisco, CA, Jonah Pester, Scottsdale, AZ,  Josie (Isaac) Schmidt, Reedsport, OR,  Maxwell (Erin) Gilliland, Baldwin City, KS and Holly (Mason) Barnes, Lawrence, KS. 

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