Martha Belle Watanabe

June 15, 1932 - December 4, 2020

Martha Belle (Elliott) Watanabe was born on June 15, 1932 in Bryan County, OK to Marvel Louise and Mary Elizabeth (Powell) Elliott. Martha passed from this life on December 4, 2020 at her home in Mead, OK at the age of 88. Martha was raised in Brown, OK and later married Richard Watanabe on August 31, 1968 in Reno, NV. The made their home in California and began their journey and family together. Martha worked as a beautician until her retirement. Her and Richard moved back to Bryan County in 1998. She enjoyed quilting and collecting tea pots. Martha is survived by her husband Richard Watanabe of the home; daughter Robin Pacheco and husband Clinton; son Elliott Watanabe and wife Christine; granddaughter Cynthia Walker and husband Kyle; grandsons Cameron Escobedo and wife Stephanie, Christian Escobedo and Brandon Watanabe; great granddaughters Charlotte Escobedo and Francis Escobedo; nieces Raysha Patterson and Sherida Elliott and husband Rodger Broyles and numerous extended family and friends.