Ila May Watson

Memorial service for Ila Watson will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Epworth United Methodist Church.

Ila Watson went to Heaven on February 3, 2024, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was at home with her family. She was 82.

Ila May (Roberts) Watson was born May 24, 1941, in Fay, Oklahoma. She was the third child of Leroy and Pearl (Bartell) Roberts.

Ila graduated from Fay High School and married Rev. Charles Watson in 1959. Ila and Charles had 3 sons: Mark, Chris, and David.

A lifelong artist, Ila received formal training in her 30s. She was quite the prolific artist, winning many awards and honors. Some highlights of her career were winning the Dewey County Phonebook Cover and displaying in the Oklahoma Capitol.

Ila dedicated herself to bringing Art to the community where she lived. She particularly focused on projects that focused on children.

Ila is survived by her 3 sons and their families (7 Grandchildren and several Great-Grandchildren).

The family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Chickasha Area Arts Council (CAAC).