Age 85. Passed away in Wichita, Kansas, formally of Port Richey, Florida, and Farmington, MIchigan. She was born in Morrilton, Arkansas to Loyd and Gladys Tharp.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Roy J. Watson in 1967; and Howard R. Bondie in 2009.

Emma Louise was an executive secretary at Consumer Powers out of Michigan and was President of the National Secretary Association of the Michigan Chapter. She loved her family and enjoyed tap dancing and was an avid bowler.

Louise is the mother of L. Keith (Laura) Watson, Joe (Tongta) Watson, Dennis (Crystal) Watson. Cherished grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of seven; and great-great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of Donald Tharp and the late Guyla Jo Condit.

Visitation will take place Sunday, December 2, 2012, from 1-5 p.m. at LAKEVIEW FUNERAL HOME, 12100 E. 13th St., Wichita, KS 67206 www.mylakeviewfuneralhome.com

A chapel committal service will take place at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Glen Eden Memorial Park, 35667 W. 8 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson Cancer Research Center,1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-3901, or the charity of your choice.