Shirley Irene Carruthers-Watson, 89, of Marion, formerly of Murphysboro, passed away at 6:37 A.M., Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her residence.
Shirley had been a technical assistant at St. Joseph Hospital in Murphysboro for twenty-eight years.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Murphysboro.
She was born December 20, 1935 in Sand Ridge, IL, the daughter of Ralph Edward and Irene (Sarensen) Perry.
She married Walter Ray Carruthers on August 15, 1953 in Murphysboro and he preceded her in death.  She then married Joe Watson on April 14, 1989 in Paducah, KY and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2014.
She is survived by one son - Jeffrey Carruthers, one daughter-in-law - Renee Carruthers of Paducah, KY, two grandsons - Sean Carruthers of Texas and Seth Carruthers of Austin, TX, five sisters - Patricia Ann Heape of Chesterfield, MO, LaDonna McGhee of Collinsville, IL, Marilyn Sue Williams, Ruth Ebersohl, and Pamela Crews, all of Murphysboro, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one son - Scott R. Carruthers, two sisters - Juanita Hickman and Betty Hand, and two brothers - Ralph Perry, Jr. and Teddy Perry.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro, IL with Pastor Marty McMichael officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro, IL.
Friends may make memorials to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.