Clara Esther Jones Watson, 83, of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. Born in St. Cloud, FL, on November 13, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Rudolph Jones.

Mrs. Watson was a retired elementary school teacher. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and tending to her gardens. A photographer by heart, Mrs. Watson found joy in taking photos and capturing some of life's most precious moments.

Survivors include her daughter, Jodi Watson, North East, MD; and grandchildren, Codee Watson, Tayler Murphy, and L.J. Watson.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Watson is preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Watson; son, Lonnie Watson; two sisters and a brother.

Graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD.