Sophie Collette Atieno Oyoo-Watson was born in Nairobi, Kenya on September 17, 1975 to Phillip (deceased) and Joyce Margaret Oyoo. Sophie moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue higher education and received a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Rust (MS) College. In 2006, she earned a Career Diploma from Penn Foster for completion of a Dressmaking and Design program. Sophie worked for Thomas and Betts and then Nike, Inc. as a systems admin and was always both loved and admired by her co-workers for her unmatched dedication. She was just shy of her 10-year anniversary at Nike. Sophie married Leroy Watson, Jr. on January 23, 2009 after a beautiful 2-and-a-half year courtship. She succumbed to death on April 11, 2015, leaving behind to honor her memory: her husband, Leroy Watson, Jr.; her mother, Joyce Margaret (Miyoyo) Oyoo; her son, Gray Hassan Adam, Jr.; her sisters, Dorothy Akinyi (Oyoo) Njagih and Edith Apondi Oyoo; her brother, Anthony Oyoo Adom; and a large host of in-laws. Services will be held Saturday, April 18, at Jefferson Mortuary, 7788 Church Street, Millington. Viewing at 9:30 a.m. Services at 11:30 a.m.
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My heart goes out to the families. Sophie was a true gem. I had the opportunity to work with her and attend Rust with her. Sending up prayers of strength and comfort to the families.
TeQuilla Shipp
May 13, 2015
Heaven has another Angel. RIP
Tamitha Meeks
May 12, 2015
To the Oyoo-Watson Family.....We are praying for God's Peace to comfort you during this time of lost. We too will definitely miss her. May God be with you.
Gary Richmond
April 23, 2015
Dear Sophie,
I have only just learnt of your sudden departure. Words fail me my dear cousin. You left Kenya when we were young .I remember you as the Tall and beatiful one. I have so many fond memories of when you rough Adam to Kenya and the first time I saw a baby being pushed on a pram. He was so handsome. Sophie...you were and are still amazing. A flower to be treasured. Sleep well my dear...sleep well. Till we meet again.xxx
Maureen Mounter
April 23, 2015
I did not know Sophie, but if she was half the woman her mother is your loss is great. Sending prayers your way.
Linda D
April 18, 2015
Rest in Peace my sweet friend. I will miss your laughter and smile. Love you so much.
Carol Jefferies
April 17, 2015
May God comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time.
Linda Grafenreed
April 16, 2015
Adam - I am thinking of you and your family as you celebrate your mother's remarkable life and the memories you shared. Sending love. Stacie Moffatt & Family
Isiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Stacie Moffatt
April 16, 2015
Love and cherish you always Sophie! From Corinne Hamm
April 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gray and his family. From the Taylor Family
April 16, 2015
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