Laura Lynn Watson
August 25, 1976 - November 18, 2017
Laura Lynn Watson of Knoxville, Iowa passed away Saturday evening, November 18, 2017 at her residence in Knoxville. A gathering to celebrate Laura’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Winfield Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow services at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. Laura was born at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, Iowa on August 25, 1976. She was the third daughter of Lenard Earl and Vada Rae (Isenburg) Watson. Laura was born with Infantile Batten Disease. She was bed ridden all her life and was taking care of by her family. Laura’s was cared for by her mother, until Vada became ill and died in 2013. Laura was also taken care of by her brother Gene. Gene began helping in 2004 with his mother and helped with her care for the next 13 years. She was also cared for by her sister Pam since 2012 and her niece Corissa for many years. Laura was also blessed for 21 years with a wonderful and truly special health care assistant Rhonda Hanna. Laura is survived by her care giver Rhonda Hanna; her siblings Kevin (Deborah) Isenburg of Delavan, IL, Gene Schaller of Knoxville, Carolyn (Billy) Hill of Huntsville, TN, Pam (Ray) Phelan of Indianola, and Jerry Watson of Knoxville. Laura is also survived by seven nieces and nephews, Jamason Isenburg, Christopher Phelan, Corissa Williams, Kelsi (Scott) Smith, Bradley Williams, Kayla Strelecki, and Brionna Phelan; and six great nieces and nephews, Audrey Stone, Jayden Wright, Ethan Isenburg, Riley Smith, Kymber Smith, and Wyllow Smith. Laura is preceded in death by her Lenard Watson and Vada Watson; and her brother John Watson.
Laura Lynn Watson of Knoxville, Iowa passed away Saturday evening, November 18, 2017 at her residence in Knoxville. A gathering to celebrate Laura’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Winfield... View Obituary & Service Information