Margaret Edythe Watson, age 78, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Margaret was born on December 10, 1938 in Alabama to Benjamin D. Smith and Ella Lassiter Smith. On December 27, 1954 she married the love of her life, Edgar Earl Watson and together they raised a family and served the Lord. She supported her husband’s ministry as he preached the gospel and pastored in churches in Florida, Mississippi and Alabama for forty-four years. Even though their official ministry ended when Edgar’s health began to fail, they continued to serve the Lord together and loved each other until his passing on January 6, 2015.
It seems in all things, Margaret had a servant’s heart, working as a phlebotomist for
D. W. McMillian Hospital in Brewton, Alabama for a number of years. The medical profession was a perfect fit for her, as she was a kind, compassionate and nurturing woman. Her daughter reflects that she couldn’t have asked for a better mother. Even her eyes showed her true nature, as Margaret had the most loving, angelic eyes ever. She loved her family unconditionally and loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a member of West End Baptist Church in Columbia.
Margaret is survived by her children: Ann (Daryl) Carter of Columbia and James E. (Sue) Watson of Warthen, Georgia; 4 grandsons; 3 granddaughters; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; siblings: Lil Entrekin of Brewton, AL, Jessie Smith of Mobile, AL, Hazel LaCoste of Flomaton, AL and Edward Smith of Pensacola, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents: Benjamin and Ella Lassiter Smith; and her husband: Edgar Earl Watson.
Funeral services for Margaret will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Rick Elsey officiating. Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery in Cornersville, Tennessee. The family will visit with friends on Saturday, June 24 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like to give special thanks to the associates and staff of The Bridge of Columbia and to Rev. Rick Elsey and the West End Baptist Church Congregation for their love and support and prayers during Mrs. Watson’s final illness.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.williamsfh.com.
