Mrs. Jill Evylin Watson, age 76, of Smithville passed away Wednesday, March 29 at the Webb House in Smithville.

She was a member of the Smithville Church of Christ, Middle TN Iris Association, and the DeKalb County Community Choir. 

Mrs. Watson was born on March 30, 1946 to her parents, Ralph and Ruby Eley Snell who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Kendrick and 2 brothers-in-law, Ronald Kendrick and Jerry Brown. 

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Russell Watson of Smithville, one daughter, Kelly (Andrew) Evans of Crockett Mills, three sons, Kurt (Emily) Watson of Lascassas, Kyle (Jennifer) Watson of Columbia and Craig (Abigail) Watson of McMinnville. eight grandchildren, Robyn, Kate, Joy and Claire Evans, Lillian & Everett Watson and Britton and Ruby Watson. four sisters, Joy Brown of AL, Joan (Bob) Dixon of IN, Jan (Jim) Brantly of IN, Jerrilyn (Richard) Kelley of AL, four brothers, Tom (Jincy) Snell of TX, Ken (Susan) Snell of GA, David (Jane) Snell of Ripley and Jonathan (Lea) Snell of AL. Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

The funeral service was held on Sunday, April 2 at the Smithville Church of Christ. Bro. Dan Gulley and Ken Snell held the service and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery. 

Pallbearers included David Hedge, Rob Willingham, Jonathan Anderson, Casey Midgett, Cesar Gaspar, and Cesar Gaspar, Jr.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

April 5, 2023