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Carolyn Watson Obituary

WATSON, CAROLYN JOHNSON - formerly of South Knoxville, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Tellico Village. She was a 45 year member of Graystone Presbyterian Church and was currently a member of Tellico Village Baptist Church. While attending the University of Tennessee she was a majorette with the Pride of the Southland Marching Band and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was 2nd runner-up in the Mrs. America pageant where she represented the state of Maine. She was very involved in youth and community activities including past president of Akima Club of Knoxville, church youth activities, girl scouts and cub scouts. She was also a successful girls' youth basketball coach for 30 years. She was preceded in death by son, Jon Watson; parents, Joe and Bess Johnson; sister, Hazel Walker. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 52 years of marriage, Dr. David Watson; son, Tim Watson and wife Linda; daughter, Julie Anderson and husband Scott; grandchildren, Jessica, Carolyn, and Elizabeth Watson, Eric, Jordan, and Audrey Anderson; sister, Mary Frances Cummings; nieces and nephews: Rusty and Craig Cummings, Kathy Mynatt, Carol Giles, and Steve Walker; brother-in-law, Bob Watson of Maryland and sister-in-law, Sue Hachton of California. Family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 7:30 PM Tuesday at Graystone Presbyterian church, Woodlawn Pike. The Funeral Service will follow at 7:30PM with Rev.Mark Knisley, Dr.Charlie Barnard, Rev.Craig Cummings, and Dr. Larry Hitchens officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn cemetery at 11:00AM Wednesday for interment services. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Cummings, Carroll Reagan, Shirl Owenby, Allen Phillips, Dallas Campbell, and Ben Atchley. A guestbook and additional information is available at www.berryfuneralhome.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Carolyn at her memorial website at www.MeM.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Mar. 10 to Mar. 12, 2008.

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Debbie Catlett Grimm

March 20, 2008

Dear Tim, Julie and Doctor
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Carolyn's passing. My parents visited me from Tennessee this past week with the news. I spent many fun times in the Watson home and your Mom went out of her way to always make it special. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Ray E. and Erin Moseley/Holloway

March 15, 2008

We are thinking of you and your family,David. You all have been loving servants to so many ; now may you allow others to return that love in whatever way we can. From your friends at Ft. City Methodist ,Ray Moseley and Erin Holloway

Pam Campbell

March 13, 2008

Dr. Watson and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mindy Faddis Cliburn

March 12, 2008

To the Watson Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,
Mindy

Gwen (Meyer) Collingwood

March 12, 2008

Dr Watson and family.
My deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your wife/Mother.
Although I never knew her Dr. Watson was my physician for many years.

Rita Williams Walker

March 12, 2008

Dr. Watson & Family,

My heart was deeply saddened, when I learned of your loss. It is my prayer that you feel the loving touch of those who care, and be comforted in the precious memories of a life well lived. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Be blessed, and may God’s peace be with you forever!

Olivia Simpson Corum

March 11, 2008

Carolyn was a precious lady. Your family is in my heart and prayers.

Pete and Terrell Kerr

March 11, 2008

Julie and Family,

We are so sorry you must go through this terrible time. Please know that aour thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ginger Newman (Hurst)

March 11, 2008

My condolences to the Watson family. Carolyn was a very special lady. She touched my life for several years while playing basketball for her and she has always been someone that I could look up to. It's because of her dedication to girls youth basketball that when I was presented the opportunity to coach, I did/do in her honor. Thank you Carolyn!!!!

Kimberly Beets

March 11, 2008

Tim, Julie, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately I am out of town, or I would be attending this evening. We have shared many wonderful memories and they will always be with me. May God bless you all during this time. My thoughts and paryers are with you all.

Dorothy Marshall

March 11, 2008

I am sorry I can't be at the funeral home as I have been sick myself. My prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Chandler

March 11, 2008

A precious gift that God gave me, was having you as my friend.

Teresa Winkle Manning

March 10, 2008

Dear Tim, Julie & Dr. Watson,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Watson's passing. Although I haven't see her for many years, I'll always remember the special things she did and the extra effort she took to make the simplest thing special for family and friends. She was probably the first person to think of individual box lunches for long car rides, and always made sure everyone had fun. I can only imagine how much enjoyment she got from her grandchildren. She was a wonderful woman and I always respected and looked up to her. My heart felt sympathy is extended to all of you during this time of sadness.

Mike Sizemore

March 10, 2008

Dr. Watson, Tim and Julie,
I am so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Watson's passing. She played an important role in my upbringing as Jon and I were like brothers and I learned from her many of the same lessons as Jon (like don't mess with Mrs. Watson). I'll never forget her. God bless you all.

Faymer Hutchens

March 10, 2008

David & Family My thoughts are with you.Sorry I can't be there tonight may GOD bring you peace.

Katrina Hutchens Shelton

March 10, 2008

Julie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I know that there is nothing more dearer than a mother's love! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandra Alsup

March 10, 2008

Dear Dave, Julie, and Tim,
I'm saddened to learn of Carolyn's passing and send to you my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Sandra Alsup

Brenda Fann

March 10, 2008

Dr. Watson and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
May God be with you at this time and in the following days.
Sincerly,
Omie Conner, Brenda Fann

Carolyn Gregory

March 10, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. We knew her through her children and grandchildren's baton twirling. She was always so very nice and has had a smile and a nice road whenever you saw her. God will hold the family in her arms during this difficut time.

Jackie Ellison

March 10, 2008

Julie,
Our prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a very sweet woman.

Sam Lee

March 10, 2008

My condolence goes out to the Watson family. I didn't know Mrs.Watson but Dr. Watson was my
family doctor for many years.

Pryor Thomas

March 10, 2008

David- How saddened I am over Your and our loss. Carolyn was a "Jewel" in a lot of lives. May God strengthen and sustain you and all the family. Pryor

Janet Farmer Vaughn

March 10, 2008

To Julie and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. Your mother was a very sweet lady and a joy to be around.

Bill and Janie Emmert

March 10, 2008

Dr. Watson and family: Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. Carolyn was also so kind and gracious and we enjoyed the opportunity to talk with her when we saw her. May God give you strength during this most difficult time.

Jill Barbee Ridenour

March 10, 2008

To the Watson family,

We are very sorry to here about the loss of Carolyn, she touched a lot of young lives in a very positive way. As for losing a parent, grandparent and spouse our family can relate to your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days to come.

Jill Barbee Ridenour, Kelly Barbee Horner and Barbara Barbee

Pete Holt

March 10, 2008

David, Tim, Julie, and all. My condolences to you in the loss of this precious lady. Bonnie and I were talking yesterday about all the fun times we had in our younger days when we would go on golfing trips together. Oh what precious memories May God sustain you in these stressful times.

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