Valerie Ann Watson was born to William and Amelia Jones on August 19, 1954. She was the first of six children born to this union. Both parents and stepfather, Delouse Gardner, a sister and a brother preceded her in death.
“Val”, as she was called by all that knew and loved her, was educated in the St. Louis Public School System.. graduating from Sumner High school in 1972.
After graduation, Valerie attended secretarial school and worked as a stenographer for the St. Louis court system.
Valerie later married Michael Carrawell, Sr. and to that union they celebrated the birth of their son, Michael Carrawell, Jr. They became a military family. Eventually, “Val” would come to permanently reside in St. Louis.
Valerie united in holy matrimony with William Watson on August 29, 1995, and remained wed until her home going September 10, 2010. William and Val found such joy in spending time together or taking “get-away” trips, as she so fondly would call them.
She also found comfort in the word of God and loved being in the fellowship of her church home, Greater Leonard Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member for many years.
“Val” was admired by allshe met because of her gentle spirit and sense of humor. She took special pride in her brothers. There was always countless humorous stories of their childhood. She was a loving person with open arms and heart for anyone needing her.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving and dedicated husband, William; a caring son, Michael; devoted brothers, Gregory, Darryl and Mark; two grandchildren, JaVaughn and Taylor; grandfather, John Tobias; uncles, J.C., Car and John; aunts, Lela and Janie; nieces and nephews; 9 great nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
