HAZEL MARIE BLACK WATSON, age 79 of Athens, Tenn. died Sunday, January 29, 2012, in Etowah Health Care in Etowah, Tenn.

She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. Daughter of the late Samuel N. and Geneva Roberts Black and preceded in death by Daughter: Sharon K. Watson and Sister: Dot Wilson.

She was a former employee of Proffitts Dept. Store and Auto Parts Warehouse. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: Son and daughter-in-law: Terry and Tina Watson of Seiverville, Tenn., Two Sisters: Lucille Martin of Englewood, Tenn., Reba Brown of Calif. , Four Grandchildren: Willism S. Kyler Watson, William Brandon Watson, William Dylan Watson, and Erica Crystal Lewelling., several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

The family will recieve friends from 1:00 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home.