HUDSON — Darlene Sue Watson, age 61, of Hudson, Indiana, passed away on December 15, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 4, 1953, the daughter of Guy and Beverly (Boyd) Watson in Auburn, Indiana. She is survived by her companion of over 30 years, Van Kirk Hire of Hudson, Indiana; a son, Erik (Shawn) Watson of Waterloo, Indiana; a granddaughter, Lashawna Bowman at home; her mother, Beverly Watson of Auburn, Indiana; a twin sister, Deb (Eugene) Meade of Corunna, Indiana, a sister, Theresa (Gene) Szeman of Hamilton, Indiana; her very special nieces, Amber and Kaylee; and her sister-in-laws, Toby (Ted) Walter of Fremont, Indiana, and Nancy (Nelson) Drudge of Columbia City, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father, Guy Watson, and brother, Gerald Watson. She worked for over 25 years at Airway Manufacturing in Hamilton, Indiana, and loved her family dearly. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thelegacyremembered.com.