Katherine Watson Moler, 98, of Charles Town, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Ranson.

She was the wife of Dr. James M. Moler who died on Aug. 4, 2005, Mr. and Mrs. Moler were married for 70 years.

Born March 23, 1910, in Berkeley County, she was the daughter of late Wade W. Watson and Ella (Trussell) Watson.

Mrs. Moler retired as a School Teacher in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties after 40 years.

She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School in the children’s division for 25 years. She was a member of the Friendly Sunday School Class.

She was on numerous committees, a member of United Methodist Women, a graduate of Martinsburg High School, class of 1928 and a graduate of Shepherd College.

She was a member of the Charles Town Women’s Club, Charles Town Garden Club, Retired Teachers Association, Shepherd College Alumni, and the Martinsburg High School Alumni.

At the time of her death she was survived by four nieces, Jean Watson, of Falling Waters, Joy Lamb and husband Lester of Lynchburg, Va., Carol Gecon and husband Bruce, Pittsburgh and Kathy Watson, Lafayette Hill, Pa.; two brothers, Leighton Watson & wife Nancy, of Morgantown and Rich “John” Watson, of Lafayette Hill, Pa.; after the death of her husband, she was in the loving care in her home by her caregivers: Kathleen Berry, Doris Franklin and Margaret Plata.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Christensen; and two brothers, Gilmore T. Watson, and Herbert W. Watson.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Charles Town, WV with the Reverend Richard Knoll officiating.  Hymns: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand", and "Be Still, My Soul".  Organist Jason Largent played three musical selections.  Interment was in Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town, WV.  Pallbearers: Dave Hamill, John Gordon, Bob Watson, Jim Davis, Kaye Bush and Linn Sheetz.

Friends were received at Asbury United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Arrangements were made by the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home in Charles Town.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 110 West North Street, Charles Town, W. Va. 25414.