February 20, 2024

Linn County News

Published February 21, 2024

Trina Renee Watson, age 52, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in the Olathe Medical Center after complications from a Jan. 3, 2024, surgery. She was born in Garnett, Kan., on July 6, 1971, the daughter of William and Kathy Danley Shaughnessy. The most important thing in her life was her family and friends. Talking on the phone, hanging out, going on trips were her most enjoyable times with her family and friends. She loved the water, didn't matter if was the lake, pool or ocean, she loved them all. Trina was one of the world's largest Kansas City Chiefs fans. She was always making plans around a Chief's game. She was united in marriage to Ben Watson on June 25, 1999. They were blessed with two sons, Kaylor and Kesten. 

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ray and Ann Danley; and paternal grandparents, Riley and Ruth Shaughnessy. Trina is survived by her husband, Ben, and two sons, Kaylor and Kesten, all of the home; parents, Bill and Kathy Shaughnessy; brother, Jamie Shaughnessy (Amber); father- and mother-in-law, Charlie and Rosemary Watson; brother-in-laws, Grant Watson(Jill), Seth Watson(Kristy), and Will Watson(Mary); extended family and wonderful friends.  

Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Blue Mound Bible Church. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Blue Moon Youth Center. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.