February 20, 1949-June 18, 2026
Nadine Lunday Watson was taken into the arms of the Lord on June 18, 2026. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Nadine or “Nanny” will always be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and zest for life. She truly was thankful for every minute she had with the love that surrounded her.
Born February 20, 1949, in Waco, Texas, to Clarence Odell Lunday and Nettie Ruth Lunday. She was the youngest of three behind her sister, Janet Gilbert, and brother, Charles Lunday.
Nadine was introduced to Jim in April of 1967 when he came back from Japan training in the Army. It was a short courtship that withstood the test of time. Nadine married the love of her life, James “Jim” Roy Watson on September 2, 1967. The two shared a beautiful, happy life for almost 59 years and had three daughters and one bonus daughter between them. Nadine was a loyal member to the Friendswood Methodist Church since 1994 where she spent as much time as she could as a devoted follower. She was a member of so many ministries over the years including Meals on Wheels, Home Communion, Communion steward, Kids Hope, Bereavement Committee, Board of Stewards, Emmaus Group, Stephen Ministry, Community Bible Studies, Faithful Friends, Methodist Women, Friendswood Community Prayer Group, and Pastor Led Bible Study. She loved her church and all of the friends she made within it. She also loved flowers, especially yellow roses, and depended on her son-in-law, Jeremy, to keep her plants alive. She also loved animals and her dog Elliot was one of her favorites. He was always by her side or rather in her lap!
Nadine is survived by her husband Jim Watson, Her sister Janet (Larry) Gilbert, Brother Charles (Jill) Lunday, daughters Ginger (Bowman) Guttner, Jami (Jeremy) Ignatious, Staci Watson(Steven Houston) and bonus daughter Terri (Anthony) Trujillo. Her Grandchildren whom she loved more than anything Marucs & Leandra Trujillo (Levi Allen), Alexander Ignatious, Lena Guttner, and Jamison Ignatious. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and beloved friends. She is proceeded in death by Clarence Odell Lunday, and Nettie Ruth McCleary, stepfather Bob McCleary, several cousins, aunts and uncles.
She is welcomed back home into the Lords arms as she watches over all of us remembering her cherished devotion to making the world a better place. Nadine was full of life and love and lived every day to bring kindness and peace back into the world.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00PM at Friendswood Methodist Church, 110 N. Friendswood Dr Friendswood, TX 77546. A reception will follow.
Please send flowers to Friendswood Methodist Church, 110 N. Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546, on the day of services. Friendswood Florist is the church florist for easier delivery.
4 thoughts on “Nadine Lunday Watson”
My sweet friend, how I shall miss you. We are here for Jim, your children and grands however we can help. Love you!!
I was blessed to have known Nadine,albeit for a short time, through the wonderful Stephen Ministry and Hope Kids while I lived in Friendswood. She left an indelible place in my heart for her steadfast love of the Lord and true Christian service to others. May she rest in peace as I know she is. God bless.
I grew up with Nadine and her family and enjoyed my time with her however my sister Carla spent a lot of time with Nadine and they stayed in touch over the years whereas I lost touch with Nadine as life got in the way, sorry to hear Nadine is no longer with us but she will be remembered and never forgotten
Nadine was very much a good and faithful servant in all that she did. Prayers of peace and comfort for the entire family.
Philippians 3:20-21 NIV
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.