Shelby Jean Watson Obituary

We announce the death of Shelby Jean Watson of West Jefferson, North Carolina, who passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of 87. Shelby will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelby Jean Watson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Turner Dewit and Gertrude Miller Watson; and her siblings, Ruth Watson, John Henry Watson and Brenda Sue Watson.

She is survived by: her sister Mary Katherine South (Kitty) of West Jefferson, NC; her children, Teena Little, Turner South, Shirley Stone of North Wilkesboro, NC, Lola Stanley of Tobaccoville, NC, Tom Stanley, Brian Stanley, Nancy Miller (Edward), Tammy Huffman and Tony Holt of Crumpler, NC; and her nephews, John Watson and Brett Watson.

Memorials may be made to The Jo Anne Poe Cancer Center at Ashe Memorial Hospital.