Betty Watson

Betty Lee Watson (Hartin), 85, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed on to her Lord’s presence on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 1:10 am. Born on June 14, 1938, in West Point, Mississippi. Betty led a life filled with love, faith, and unwavering kindness. She was a woman of remarkable character, embodying grace, compassion, and steadfast faith. Her gentle demeanor and devotion to her Christian beliefs touched the hearts of all who knew her. Betty approached life with resilience and remained steadfast in the face of challenges. In her professional journey, Betty started her career as an office worker in 1976, steadily climbing the ranks to retire in 1992 as the Vice President of Acco Paper Waste and Recycling. Outside of her professional pursuits, Betty found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a passion for needlepoint and poured her creativity into beautiful crafting pieces. Betty’s tender heart extended to her role as the Church Nursery Coordinator at First Baptist Church of South Houston and as the Director of Ministry to Prisoners and their Families, where she and her husband served as compassionate guides and sources of comfort. Betty's love and devotion also permeated her family life. She is survived by her attentive husband, John Watson of Rosenberg, who stood by her side through life's difficulties and joys during their 24 years of marriage. She will forever be remembered as a cherished mother by her daughter, Debbie Kirkpatrick of Rosenberg, and her son, Glenn Sharp of Rosenberg. As a “Me Maw” she will forever be in the hearts of her grandchildren, Scott Bryan and wife, Mandy, of Needville; Angie Mendez and husband, Jason or Rosenberg. Her great-grandchildren, Joshua and Morgan Mendez of Rosenberg and Ethan and Katelyn Bryan of Needville. Step-great grandchildren, Skylar and Evelyn Zambardino of Wall, New Jersey. Her presence will also be deeply missed by her siblings: Jeanette Cliett of Deer Park, Marie Landon of West Point, MS, Dorothy Lyons and husband John of Richmond, Nancy Bickerstaff and husband James of Pearland, Roy Hartin of Clear Lake, and Lynn Thuna and husband Michael of Clear Lake. Betty's journey of life was preceded in death by her father William “Roy” Hartin and Mother Louise Hartin (Simpson), first husband and father of her children Leo Sharp, and second husband Charles Zambardino. She mourned the loss of her sons Chris and Mark Sharp, stepson Jerry Zambardino, and step-grandson Neal Zambardino. May they all find eternal peace and reunite in the eager embrace of Betty. A service to honor and celebrate Betty's life will be held at First Baptist Church, located at 1117 1st Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 5:00 pm. with Viewing to begin at 4:00 pm. A sit-down meal and reception will be held in the church Fellowship Hall for all who are present immediately following the service. Please join in this time of fellowship and remembrance and share your heartfelt memories that will keep her spirit alive. A Graveside Service will take place on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Forest Park East located at 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598. You are invited to gather just inside or outside the entrance to the Main Building upon arriving and then proceed to the graveside location.