Louise French (93) of Watson
Published on May 19 2021 7:46 am
Louise French, 93, of Watson, IL, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2021 at Watson Baptist Church in Watson. Burial will be in Watson Cemetery in Watson. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham.
Memorials may be made to Watson Baptist Church. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.
Louise was born on July 5, 1927, in Watson, IL, the daughter of William and Carrie (Ledbetter) Walker. She married Merle French on December 31, 1947, and he preceded her in death on March 19, 1974.
Louise worked at Norge/Fedders for many years. She was an active member of Watson Baptist Church holding many roles. Louise also enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Most importantly, Louise was a mother to everyone in the community and then some.
Louise is survived by her sister, Flossie Lucille Rush of Watson; brother, Tom Walker of Watson; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings, Glenna Arnold, Lorena Prather, Lee “Bill” Walker, Lenora Rainey, Albina Jamison, and Robert “Bob” Walker.