Rita Watson Obituary
In loving memory of Rita Watson (Columbus, Ohio), who departed this world on February 2, 2026 at the age of 96. Rita leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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 husband George Watson; her children, Brigitte Taylor, LeRoy Hopper, Patrick Hopper and Mike Hopper; and her grandson Mark Newman.
She is survived by: her children, Silvia Eastman (Robert) and Billy Hopper (Sabine); and her grandchildren, Nicole Carr (Johnny), Curt Smith (Jonathan LeBlanc), Jon Smith, Stephanie Bigbie (Kary), Danny Newman, Allison Eastman, Daniel Hopper (Nadine), Jericho Hopper, Willow Hopper, Charlene Hopper and Rose Hopper. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
