HENDERSON, KY - Barbara Jean (Brantley) Watson Mills, 73 of Henderson passed away 4:15 PM January 11, 2012 at Colonial Terrace Nursing Home.

She was born in May 11, 1938 in Henderson Co to the late William James and Evelyn (Raleigh) Brantley. She graduated from Catholic High School. She was employed in service management and owned and operated Blakes Tavern.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son James Edward Watson, daughter Brenda Kay Powell, son Samuel Ray Watson, 3 sisters Norma Jean Brantley, Pearl VanCleve, Martha Brown, grandson Brian Jacob Dixon.

She was survived by Step-Father Ira Wayne Williams of Henderson; Daughter Julie Watson of Corydon, KY; 5 Grandchildren: Joshua S. Dixon, Melissa Zimmerman, Trae Floyd, Samantha Jo Watson, Jonathon Watson.; 8 Great Grandchildren; Nieces; Rhonda Fulkerson, Joann Frasier and nephews; Butch Frasier, Dinky Downs.

Services will be 12:00 PM Noon Monday January 16, 2012 at Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel.

Visitation will be 10AM until service time at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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