Time has gone by, but your work done within our Family is such a wonderful legacy...
I love You and miss You Cousin!

Cousin, 

I truly thank GOD for what you added to our Family during your days here on earth…

You are truly missed and may you rest until that great day that the LORD wakes up those who are sleeping and those of us who remain shall be caught up… 

Always Love & GOD BLESS

Cousin Rexford

Verci. I just learned. May her soul rest in peace. Please accept my sincere condolences. I hope you remember me when I used to visit and you were a kid. This is Wassim Shahin. I can be reached at wshahin@lau.edu.lb

Worked  with Jackie at the Learning Center at Harmony Church.   She enjoyed all the kids and helping them to learn their lessons.  
She had obtained  some computers and had them up and running for the kids to use!!  What a Blessing she always was to make their learning fun and interesting!!
She also made sure there was a snack for the kids to enjoy after school. ..
Hugs to her family!!

It is with much sorrow that I write. Jackie and my friendship began in high school, remaining  lifelong friends. We were two among the declared five sisters.
Jackie and I traveled together to Florida during spring break, a good party.  Coming home with a bag of sharks teeth, that to this day, I stumble upon taking me back to that time. We shared the same birthday, my favorite, when we celebrated together with our mothers at the Brown County Inn. The many days spent at her  farm. Thanksgiving shared together. Many summer nights spent around the fire listening to  music. Dancing in the fields at parties. We had so many dancing days and camping under the stars.
Jacqueline you were a beautiful woman always smiling and supportive . A pillar of strength and tenacity, always in a state of metamorphosis .

I love you Jackie . You will be greatly missed.



We did a variety of things together.  We started as poet artist friends at open mics at the Inns or delis. Supported her as she sun danced with Lakota Sioux in Hoosier National Forest.  She gave me a spot to rent for my cabin at Red Barn Campgrounds.  Many evenings around a campfire loving Brown County, hawks, a stray fawn, the rain, and travelers in camping gear.  Singers, entertainers at the Red Barn where she was often a host, a rare person of energy, insight, and abilities.  Her Labor Day gatherings of family, on her farm was a way to end the summer and begin fall in Brown County.   Pete Sebert, Jacob Brown...ambassador from another time loved her also.

When living in a rural area as a young girl, the adventure of riding a school bus with each other and just sharing the first sleepover at each other’s homes can be the beginning of lifelong friends. We were from the same “ Neck of the Woods”, living just down the road” from each other. Jackie became my friend and continued to be my friend throughout our lives. Jackie was a blood sister taking our vows with all our friends as very young girls. We shared laughter , tears, young girls crushes  on High School boys, secrets . Sleepovers , parents and each other’s homes.
 As we became young women, our friendship continued and then we opened a small business together . My dear friend was an inspiration to me throughout my life. I never grew exhausted of her relentless strength . Her work ethic was to be admired, she never allowed herself to be bested in any situation. She only became stronger with any and all obstacles that were presented to her. I will miss her dearly and What a wonderful time and life we shared together.  Jackie, you will never be forgotten 



My condolences to her family, especially her daughter Versi and her beautiful. grandchildren. 

Rest in peace my beautiful Sundance sister. And thank you for your guidance and love. Your spirit will always be felt.  My deepest condolences for your family. 

I was sorry to hear that Jackie passed. I met Jackie in high school. We had our little group of girls that hung together. Our pack would go out to the Watson’s house for what all now I don’t recall but her Mom and Dad always welcomed us. Oh we were quite the crew back then. We had a lot of fun our senior year.  Jackie and I also worked at the Nashville House together as two of five  waitress. We worked are butts off  but had a good time doing it. 
May Jackie Rest In Peace. 

To Verci, Karen,  Leroy Jr., Jimmy and the entire Watson family.  I send my deepest condolences. Jackie always told me I was her sister,  we just had different parents. Jackie was my childhood friend and our families spent a lot of time together.
Jackie was faithful keeping in touch throughout the years, after moving from Indy. She always brought so much joy into our lives. She was so much fun to be around and I was always amazed at how much talent God Blessed her with.
Jackie loved her family,  friends and she Loved the Lord. Jackie loved people. 
She was an Angel in my eyes and my entire family adored her. She was absolutely Beautiful.
I will miss Jackie.

Rest in Heaven Beautiful!

Jackie was very nice, always with a smile, and often did Bible study at Parkview Church. She would also slip into our church when hers was over.  My husband knew her from the Nashville House where she worked while in school.  We are so sorry. She will be missed.   

Larry and Betsy Hawkins 

I have so many fond memories of being both a neighbor and friend of Jackie and her daughter Vercii. From parties, to cookouts, to horseback riding and watching our children grow up together, they are all so special.
What I value most, however, was her can-do attitude and willingness to involve herself in things that would benefit others.  She and I  (with the help of a host of volunteers) ran an after-school  tutoring program at Harmony Church for many years, and I was constantly amazed at the resources she came up with through community donations that helped enrich that experience for the children. And the Parent-Night dinners we hosted as well as the Lock-Ins made the program  so much fun as well as educational.  She always loved a good party!
I'm sure heaven has received her with open arms, and she is busy planning a party with all of ours and her family members and friends who are already there .



Jackie was my childhood friend. I was blessed to know the whole family.  When the family moved we were invited to their beautiful home. We had such a wonderful time, horseback riding and so much food. Jackie came to mom's 90th Birthday last year and spoke such kind words about the good old days. She look absolutely beautiful. Little did I know I wouldn't see her again but it was truly a blessing to share that unforgettable event. RIH Jackie, You touched many lives. Gone but never forgotten 

Jackie’s smile was vibrant and joyous. She was a strong Sundancer that brought joy and song to all of the dancers and supporters . Her dance, the way she carried herself will forever influence me. She was a beautiful human and my life is richer because of her walk here on earth.  As a side note, my parents made her and I boiled peanuts every year to enjoy at the dance. I loved that even though they never met her they thought of her every year.  Jackie, thank you for all you did, all of the joy you spread and will continue to spread with the memory of who you are.

Jackie was such a bright light . Her smile lit up the room. The few times I spent in her presence,  we danced, and the joy,love, and connection we exchanged in those times, will never be forgotten.  Peace be with all of her friends and family. May remembered times with her be a blessing, held close to your hearts.

I remember Jacqi as one who smiled & sang! As she sat with us sharing beloved Sundance songs & teaching the womens rounds. Love & Light surround you, Jacqi, on this your next journey. 
Love & Light, surround & lift you, her family, as you lean on one another & struggle thru your loss. 
Peace & Love

I remember meeting Jackie out at Donna  and Abe's farm.
Danny and I moved to Brown County in 1996. Jackie gave me my first dog when we moved here. Her name was Zaria and we was asked not to change her name because Vercii named her. Dan and I will miss Jackie and her smiling face.

I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Jackie but my husband, Jack went to school with Jackie. She did a beautiful charcoal of a frowning clown for him. We had it professionally framed years ago. He has always treasured this work of art and valued their friendship. RIP to a woman who obviously did so much for her community. 

Will always remember your loving light and hugs. You will always be in my heart as a dear friend. 


Jackie was such a caring grandmother, not only to her grand children, but to their friends. My children and I were very fortunate to know this sweet woman. To Vercii and her kiddos, we love you all so much and we are praying for you! May God cover you with peace in this time.

-Brindos Family

Jackie was a loving , kind soul. Her contribution at the learning center was amazing. She helped many children including my own. She will be missed but remembered fondly. 





Thank you for the many fond memories of the times we were in and out of each others lives.  Rest In Peace 

OBITUARY

Dr. Jacqueline Denise Watson PhD

September 20, 1954 – September 19, 2020

Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home

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