Irene Triplett Watson

Irene Triplett Watson, age 82, of Elk Creek Road, Deep Gap, passed away Sunday evening, May 12, 2024.  Born June 29, 1941 in Watauga County, she was the daughter of William Bill and Ola Watson Triplett.  Irene was a very loving person, and most of all, she loved her family.  An excellent cook, she would often be in the kitchen preparing delicious meals for family and friends.  Irene loved people dropping by her house just to visit.  She enjoyed traveling and so loved visiting churches and nursing care centers to share her gift of song.

Irene is survived by her son, Sam Watson and wife, Cindy, of Boone; brother, Clinton Triplett of Deep Gap; granddaughter, Brittany Wilson and husband, Josh, and great-grandson, Chipper Wilson, all of Hickory; niece, Molly Hodges and husband, David, of Boone; and step great grandchildren, Riley and Jersi Wilson. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Watson and one brother, Don Triplett.

Funeral services for Irene Watson will be conducted Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 at 2 o’clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Burl Jones and Rev. Cecil Hamby. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12:30 until 2 o’clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes.  Graveside services will follow in the Simmons Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Watson family.

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