Karen Lynn Watson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Lynn Watson of Byron Center, Michigan, who passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rex Wilson and Ruth Wilson; and her brothers, Jerry Wilson and Richard Wilson. She is survived by: her children, Kristine Byrnes (Michael) of Jamestown, David Watson (Melissa) of Hudsonville, Jeremy Watson (Erin) of Hudsonville and Jennifer Kitchen (Jason) of Byron Center; her grandchildren, Travis Byrnes (Dezarae), Rachel Derylo (Zach), Hannah Watson, Adrienne Watson (Max Meyer), Jack Watson, Kennedy Watson, Samantha Kitchen and Mitchell Kitchen; her great grandchildren, Claire Byrnes and Brynn Byrnes; and her sister Cheryl Zawilinski. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.