1938-2026
Cora Elizabeth (Mason) Watson, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born in North Kenova, Ohio, on February 9, 1938, the daughter of the late Murl E. and Blanche (Webb) Mason.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Marshall Watson, a sister, Florence Mason, and four brothers, George, John, Bob, and Pat Mason.
She is survived by her six children, Nena Hogue, Tony (Bev) Willis, Wendy (Bob) Austin, Katrina Daugherty, Rex Willis, Leila (Terrence Downey), 18 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Elmer Mason, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A hardworking and strong-willed woman, Cora raised her family while working as a nurse’s aide for more than 25 years at Latham Nursing Home and later at Heartland of Bellefontaine. An exceptional cook, she loved preparing meals for her family. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and some would even call her ornery. In her younger years, she dabbled in roller derby, where she skated as a blocker for a Columbus area team.
Pastor Wayne Downing will officiate a memorial service on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Eichholz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday, from 12 Noon to 2 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 711 E. Livingston, Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve Cora’s family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com
