Mary L. “Ree” Watterson passed away Wednesday.

She was married to the love of her life, Robert E. Watterson, for 63 years. Bob and Ree were devoted to each other. Their marriage was a true romance.

Ree was a beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend; someone you could always count on. We know she is where she wants to be, with her “Bobby Gene.” She will be deeply missed.

Ree is survived by her sister, Karen E. Rice; and her two nephews, Todd “Monty” Rice and Ronald R. (Rebecca) Rice, and their children Julianne, Madalynn and Hayden.

WATTERSON — Friends of Mary L. “Ree” Watterson, who died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.Funeral services will be held immediately following at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Gascoine of Christ Community United Methodist Church officiating.Private burial will take place in Greenlawn Burial Estates.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.