Marlene Watterson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marlene Watterson of Julian, North Carolina, who passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Marlene find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lacy Hemphill and Audrey Layton Hemphill; her children, Brian Watterson and Michelle Ernst; and her brother Harold Dean Hemphill.
She is survived by: her grandson Joshua Ernst; her sister Shirley Smith (Richard); her half-sister Evoline Loman; her niece Elaine Bailey; her close friends, William Miller and Tammy Dowling; and her pet Barbie.
