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Gloria Watson Obituary
Dianne was born in Crestview, Florida September 22, 1942. She laid down her earthly body and went home to be with her Lord on March 7, 2011. Dianne was a resident of Gadsden County, Florida where she lived for the past 27 years. She was a member of the Leon High School Class of 1960, and retired from the Quincy, Florida office of TDS in 1995.
Dianne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Dianne was an active member of the New Hope Christian Center in Havana, Florida where she taught Sunday school for many years. Her giving, caring spirit led her to make baby blankets. What began as the making of special gifts for her grandchildren quickly evolved into a way to make special gifts for an unknown number of friends and family members. Every blanket was handmade and delivered with love.
Dianne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. The courage and wisdom she displayed over the past five years was an inspiration to witness and a source of strength for all of those around her. The outpouring of support and love that she received from so many over the course of her illness and, in particular over the past two months, is a testament to the number of lives that she influenced and touched. The world is a better place because of her.
Dianne is survived by her husband of 48 years, H.M. "Mickey" Watson, her daughter Rona Kay Cradit and son-in-law, Dennis, and her son Scott Watson and daughter-in-law, Ellen. She has four grandchildren James "Mickey" Cradit, Sarah Watson, Grace Watson, and Caroline Cradit. Dianne also has four brothers: Dave Keel, Frank (Bobbie) Keel, Ronnie (Judy) Keel, and Doug (Roma) Keel, as well as, 18 nieces and nephews. Dianne was preceeded in death by her mother Flora Frances Keel, her father George Lloyd Keel, Sr. and her brother George Lloyd Keel, Jr.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday March 11, 2011 at New Hope Christian Center, 2725 Fla- Ga Highway with burial to follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Quincy, Fla. Family will receive friends from 6 ? 8 pm Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home 1737 Riggins Road.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Big Bend Hospice, Quincy office and Big Bend Hospice House, Tallahassee for their loving care and attention to Dianne.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Watson
dick strickler
March 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rob and Carrie Manley
March 15, 2011
Mickey and family, we send our love and prayers. We are sorry we could not make the trip to be there with you and your family. I am glad my mom could be there.
March 15, 2011
Mickey, Rona Kay and Scott, My family sends our love and prayers to you and your families at this time of loss. I am sorry we could not be there.
SAMMY BURNETT
March 12, 2011
MICKEY, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST, WE'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Ronnie & Rosie Loeb
March 12, 2011
Mickey,Scott,& Rona Kay, Our thoughts and love go out to you during these diffcult times..We have great memories of Dianne and Family.Mickey you know if Ronnie and I could of been there we would. Love and prayers to you all.
Donie Ann Henderson
March 12, 2011
Mickey, May you find peace and comfort in the Lord. May your memories of a wonderful, loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and child of God be with you and the family.
Harvey & Emma Shoaff
March 11, 2011
Micky, May the memories of the past be of comfort to you and your family. God Bless
William Townsend
March 11, 2011
It has been a long time Mickey, I'm sorry for your loss. If ever there is anything I can do for you, call me.
Dub Townsend
Jerry & Barbara Hart
March 11, 2011
Mickey, I was truly sorry to hear about your wife. The wife & I extend our deepest sympathy to you & your family & will be praying for you. May God comfort you & the family.
SOLON BROWN
March 11, 2011
May GOD be with you and your family now and forever!
From a FHP Recruit Classmate.
bill driggers
March 11, 2011
Mickey,my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time in your lives.My prayer is that God will comfort you and your family in the years to come.Take comfort in knowing that you will be with dianne in heaven one day.
Roy Blanco
March 11, 2011
Hello Mickey,
I am sorry to hear about your wife, Gloria. I got the email from Wade this morning. You, Gloria and family will be remembered in my prayers. Take care, Roy.
March 11, 2011
Mickey,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary McGuire
LaJuana McGuire Helton
Richard Helton
Wade & Becky Smith (FHP Retired)
March 11, 2011
Mickey and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
March 11, 2011
Mickey and family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Dianne. May God bless, comfort, and keep you in His loving arms and soon give you the peace that passes all understanding.
Jim and Patsy (Tindall) Faircloth, Tallahassee, FL
sam keel
March 10, 2011
Watson family
We were so sorry to hear about Dianne. Sorry we can not be there. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sam and Marion Keel
Jean and Guy Love
March 10, 2011
Mickey and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Coach Terrance (Maclay MS Softball)
March 10, 2011
To the Watson family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Jimmy & Sharon Harrison
March 10, 2011
Mickey, Scott & Rona Kay Our thoughts and prayers are with you. This is the end of passing through this world but the beginning of a new journey for Diane. In this journey there is no pain, crying or longing for home - for she has arrived. God has blessed you with memories. God Bless each of you.
Billy Dickson
March 10, 2011
Mickey, Rona Kay, Scott and families: You have the blessing of a wife, mother, and grandmother who loved and cherished her family. She will be missed but her legacy of love will continue in your lives. Harriet and I had the privilege to visit with Diane recently and shared our love for her and heard her express her profound appreciation for each of you. May God bless each of you and bless her work on earth as she made a difference in the lives of so many!
March 10, 2011
Mickey, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Victor Dixon
Sherra Wilder Causey
March 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mr. Mickey -- Ms. Dianne will truely be missed!!
Lou and Pearl Donaldson
March 10, 2011
Our deepest sympathy
Kayrl Montgomery Griffin
March 10, 2011
So sorry for your loss. She fought so hard to have extra time with her family. My prayers are with you all in the days to come.
Jackie Wiggins Saffor
March 9, 2011
Hi Scott,, Im sorry to hear about your mom,you and your family will be in my prayers.. Scott you and I graduated together from James A shanks high school.
Bruce Takach
March 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Phillips
March 9, 2011
Mickey,Rona Kay, Scott and Grandchildren; I learned a few moments ago that Dianne has gone to be with her Lord. He and He alone has stopped her pain and suffering. He alone has given her the resting place she so richly deserves. Dianne, along with her Mother, taught me more about life and what its all about and Whom its all about: our Lord and Saviour. Now, as I am looking at the loss you, Scott and Rona Kay are grieving, I too join you in your grief. Dianne was my hero and will be forever. I am thinking of each of you tonight with a sadness in my heart for you and your family and for myself that I cannot be there with you to express my sorrow in person. With my love and Paul's too,
Elizabeth
March 9, 2011
Mickey,
God bless you and your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss and will be praying for each of you.
Lila and Mike Boles
Eric Miller
March 9, 2011
Mickey, Scott, & Rona Kay:
I know mere words cannot relieve the sense of loss and grief you must feel right now, but my family's thoughts and prayers are with you all. The baby blanket that Diane made for my son Aiden over 7 years ago graces his wall as a framed piece now that he's a big guy and every time we look at it we think of Diane. Take care.
Buddy Harper
March 9, 2011
Mickey,
May God Bless you during this hard time in your life. I know she is with the Lord, but she will be missed on this Earth. You will be with her again, it is written so. She was a beautiful person to Tammy adn myself. We will miss her as well.
Will & Annie Nolen
March 9, 2011
Mickey, continue to look to the hills from whence cometh your help. We will miss Diane but one day we shall meet again. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time and the time to come. Love you much!
Mary Ann Keel Manley
March 9, 2011
Mickey, Rona Kay, Scott, and grandchildren, my love goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow. In loving memory of my beloved cousin. Diane, I will miss you and you will be in my heart forever.
Russell & Alisha Simpson
March 9, 2011
Mickey, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Forehand
March 9, 2011
Mickey,Please accept my condolence in this time of sorry. While I did not really know Diane, I have always felt that you and your family were a part of my family with your mother and Dot"s ties to it. My prayers are with now and for time to come. God bless you, Mickey.
March 9, 2011
Mickey, Scott, & Rona Kay, I thought a lot of Diane, enjoyed working with her at TDS and enjoyed John & my visits to your home several years ago. Enjoyed meeting her parents and seeing Scott at Kitrelll's at lunch time. I know she fought a hard battle these last few months.. Linda Allen never failed to keep me up dated on her condition. We love you and will keep you in our prayers. Louise Tipper
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