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Eleathea Watson Obituary
Cary, NC - Eleathea Hicks Watson, 76, passed away on January 30, 2018 surrounded by loving family. Born to the late Chester A. Hicks, Sr. and Loretta Weldon Hicks on November 18, 1941 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
She will always be remembered as a loving mom, grandma, and unforgettable teacher. She touched many lives throughout her career while teaching in Plainfield, NJ.
She is survived by her children; Aricia H. Watson and Lyle G. Watson, Sr., brothers; Chester A. Hicks, Jr. and Gawain O. Hicks, grandchildren; Lyle G. Watson, Jr., Zunyda M. Watson, and Jazmyn T. Moore, niece, Allison H. Tucker, and host of relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her son, Junius Watson, Jr., sister, Eva H. Mack.
A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1 p.m., Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St., Apex, NC. The family received guests immediately following the service. Inurnment will follow at a later date in New York.
In lieu of flowers, Habitat for Humanity (habitat.org) or Meharry Medical School Education Fund, Nashville, TN.
Online condolences may sent to the family at www.ApexFuneral.net.
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Aricia
February 10, 2018
To the most loving and best mom ever. I am so glad and proud to be your daughter. Thanks for loving me. Not only are you my mom but my best friend. You will be truly missed and remembered always. I love you mom!
Alverdia Fields
February 10, 2018
Sorry for the lost of my cousin.
As very young children we had a close relation when her family would bring her to Ga .When we became adulthood we ended up in in different parts of the country rearing our own families .However we never total lost touch.My heart goes out to her children and grand children .Alverdia McRae Fields
February 7, 2018
Aricia and family,So sorry for your lost.May the good memories you have of her help you get through this difficult time.
Carolyn Perkins and family (Plfd. NJ)
Gail Russo
February 7, 2018
To Eleathea's family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Eleathea had been a customer of mine for many years. She was a very intelligent, well-read individual. I enjoyed our conversations during our sessions through the years. My condolences.
Lyle Watson Sr
February 6, 2018
To the Best MOM Ever Thank You for everything and having my back in all that
I've done.I love You So Much ... miss you So Much
February 5, 2018
Eleathea was a BEAUTIFUL LADY both inside and out. I will miss our bedtime talks when we use to room together. I feel as if a part of me has left this Earth way to soon. RIP my Red Hat Sister.
Colean Gore, Bahama, NC
Doris Spaulding
February 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss, prayers to the family. Rest In Peace my friend. You truly will be missed.
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