Barbara Watson Obituary

The memory of Barbara Watson of Anita, Iowa, who passed away on April 13, 2025 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Heeren and Leona Heeren; her siblings, Lili, Howard and Jerry; and her granddaughter Ashley.

She is survived by: her significant other Rodney "Fuzzy" Watson of Anita, IA; her daughters, Christine Huntrods (Jason) of Marshalltown, IA, Kelly Gurney of Yuma, AZ and Jennifer Figueroa (Humberto) of Katy, TX; her grandchildren, Justin, Katelyn, Andrew, Lexus, Hannah, Mason, Alisha and Destiny; and her siblings, Larry, Donna and Shirley. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Anita Community Center (805 Main St, Anita, IA 50020).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for future designation and can be sent in care of Schmidt Family Funeral Home to P.O. Box 523 Atlantic, Iowa 50022.