Karen O. Watson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Karen O. Watson of Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 4, 2018. She was 60 years old. Born on May 23, 1958 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Reginald French and Gloria Stanley French. She married her husband Alvin A Watson III, on July 8, 1978. Karen was a gifted percussionist. She was awarded a scholarship to Julliard School in New York City and also performed at Madison Square Garden. Music was a great love of hers throughout her life. She also enjoyed fashion and make up. Her greatest love and enjoyment came from raising and spending time with her children and family. She is pre deceased by a son Alvin A Watson IV, a grandmother, Helen V. Wills and a grandson Jamal X. Watson. Survivors include her husband Alvin Watson of Mount Vernon, NY, two sons, Akai K. Watson and his wife Riclyn Cassey of Ballston Spa, NY, and Mensah L. Watson of Ballston Spa, NY, a daughter Indra S. Watson of Ballston Spa, a sister Hassoni Stanley-Jurgens, a sister in-law, Yama P. Phillips and a niece Sherika A. Phillips both of Staten Island, NY and grandchildren, Kivianna W.R. Watson, and Isiah Watson, as well as several aunts and uncles. Family and friends may call from 10-12pm, on November 7, at the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Funeral services will be at 12pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery on Wiebel Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY, repass will follow. Memorial donations can be made in her memory to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation National Headquarters 6520 N. Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132 or at msfocus.org

Karen O. Watson

May 23, 1958 - November 4, 2018

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