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Brenda Watson Obituary

Brenda Carol Watson, 47, 1335 E. 19th St., passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Abington Crest Nursing Center. She was born in Erie on May 22, 1963, daughter of Gilbert Watson, Sr. of Erie and the late Mildred Moffatt Watson. A lifelong resident of Erie, she was Teacher's Aide for the GECAC Head Start Program for twenty years. She was a very active member of Greater Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church where she served in the Nursing Ministry, Outreach Program and Black History (Drama Ministry). Brenda won the Ms. Tawny 1980 Pageant and did volunteer work in the schools. She enjoyed playing softball, cooking, watching movies, listening to gospel music and decorating her home. Brenda was a very loving and humble-spirited person who was very dedicated to her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister that loved and trusted the Lord. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. In addition to her father, she leaves to cherish her memory a son, Manuel Wayne of Erie; four daughters, Jessica Wayne (Rayfes Sr.) Roberts, Symphony (Justin) Vaughn, Tierra Wayne and Jasmine Watson, all of Erie; five brothers Thomas (Juanita) Flanagan of Racine, Wis., Oliver (Pat) Moffatt, Ricky Watson, Gilbert Watson, Jr. and Danté Watson, all of Erie; three sisters, Pat (Clifford) Barnett and Gloria Watson, all of Atlanta, Ga., and Debbie Watson of Erie; ten grandchildren; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at Greater Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church, 2624 German St., and may attend a service at the church on Wednesday, 11 a.m., conducted by Bishop Jesse N. Gavin. Interment in Erie Cemetery. Funeralization by Law Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Ave.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Dec. 20, 2010.

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Virgie Gore

December 14, 2023

My Dear Sweet Friend rest in heaven. It was so much fun growing up with you as my friend. We had so many fun memories together. Missing you like crazy. Thank you for being a part of my life. You will never be forgotten.

Brenda Niles

January 20, 2011

Brenda I wish I would have known where to find you girl...Sincere sympathies Brenda's family. I knew Brenda for a long time growing up..She stayed beautiful inside and out!! God Bless her family....

Brenda L.Niles

Jeffrey Quinn

January 4, 2011

To the Watson Family; It is with great sadness that I am writing these words. I am just now hearing of the lose of your sister Brenda. It is a shame her passing was at a young age. You have my deepest sympathies.

rhonda pearson

January 2, 2011

May God be with you during your time of sorrow.We are praying for you.

Shiloh Baptist Church Missionary Ministry

Daphne Johnson,president
Rhonda Pearson,Online Ministry

richard pulliam

December 28, 2010

Sending my prayers to the family

PASTOR WILLIE SANDERS SR.

December 28, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Calvin&Janet Rowan

December 24, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

vicky baldwin mickel

December 24, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Theresa and Shawnna Thompson

December 24, 2010

At this time, our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are dealing with a similar sitaution ourselves and understand what a difficult time this is for you. Our prayers are with you.

James Goodwine

December 23, 2010

All my love and sympathy to the family.My prayers are with you.

Nicole Wayne

December 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to Brenda and the family.

Anita Meredith-Ford

December 22, 2010

Brenda was a wonderful person and a joy to be around. My prayers are extended to the family.

Leela Barney

December 22, 2010

Words can not express how deeply sadden I am about the loss of such a wonderful person, Sis. Watson, such a sweet and caring woman that I will always remember. To the family (Manny, Jessica, Symphony, Tierra, and Jasmine), I love you and know that you all are in my prayers during this difficult time. I have been where you are and although things seem dark and days start off with a cry or many, remember that your mom is at peace now and living the good life! No more pain and suffering...and although it hurts, this will give you strength. I always seem to feel my mother close to me and I know she is watching over me...Sis. Watson is doing the same for you all. Stay together and be there for one another. Although others will be there to support you as well, there is nothing like the support of your siblings, the ones who know exactly how and what you are feeling. I love you all and you know you can call me anytime,
Leela

Victoria Gavin-Higgins

December 22, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Virgie Gore

December 22, 2010

Brend My Dear Sweet Childhood friend rest in peace. May God forever hold you in his arms. I will forever charish the memories and every moment we shared as good friends. My heart, thoughts and prayes go out to the Watson family we have truly lost an Angel. Love you all.

lynn Gavin

December 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Clifford Lyles

December 22, 2010

To The Watson Families, please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss.

Phyllis Williams

December 22, 2010

Brenda was a very good friend of mine. I thank God that he allowed us to meet. My prayers go out to her family. God Bless you all.

Jodie Ramsey

December 22, 2010

Dante my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. I know how special BRENDA is to you. Babe, you can let go whenever your ready, SHE is free and safe in the HANDS of OUR LORD.

Shawn @ Sissy Thompson

December 22, 2010

Brenda was a Beautiful Young lady, always nice she will be missed.God Bless her children and grand children.

Frances Nickson (jemison)

December 22, 2010

TO DEBBIE AND GLORIA AND THE ENTIRE WATSON FAMILY..MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND WARM BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU...GOD HAS CALLED ANOTHER ANGEL TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE,,,,MUCH LOVE!!!!!

Uneika Beason

December 22, 2010

To the Watson Family, we feel your pain and will pray for you to have Peace and Understanding. Uneika Beason and family

Leslie Moffatt

December 22, 2010

My prayers go out to our family at this time, may God comfort us and always remember Brenda's beauty not only outside but also inside.

December 21, 2010

Rest Well my Friend, You will FOREVER live in my Heart and Soul.

Andr'ea Carson,Wallace

December 21, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Monique Pope

December 21, 2010

Weeping may endure for a night, BUT joy cometh in the morning. May God continue pouring His blessings upon you through this difficult time

Mary Pearson

December 21, 2010

To the Watson Family. With deepest sympathies. My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow.

class of '81

December 21, 2010

To my high school buddy....go girl and be free continue to smile on us from the heavens, me and the rest of the gang will continue as you have never left us. To the family, SMILE even thru the tears, god let us have her and now he needs her. Stay strong and you will be together again, she will see to it!!!

Toni Barnett Peterson

December 21, 2010

Dear Pat, Gloria, Debbie, Dante and the entire Watson Family, please accept our sympathy for the loss of Brenda. I was shocked and saddened to learn of her passing. We offer to you our heartfelt sympathy and prayers in your time of sorrow. Please know that we are thinking of the Watson Family. Love to you all, continue to look up to Jesus and trust Him always. You know, He is carrying you, and will always carry you through. (Toni & Eric)

FAITH JOHNSON/ROLLINS

December 21, 2010

MAY THE GOOD LORDS BLESSINGS OF PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDINGS BE UPON THIS FAMILY. YOU ARE FOREVER LIFTED IN PRAYER. LOVE FAITH

Penny Konzel Guelcher

December 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Brenda is free of all pain and suffering and watching over you all.

Garry Cooley

December 21, 2010

Brenda will be missed, a friend for ever. R.I.P MY friend.

SHARON & WILLIE HENDERSON

December 21, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brenda Davis

December 21, 2010

To the Watson family, my prayer is God will carry you all and I know He will. I am so sorry and I will be praying for you all, little Jasmine, I love you honey and all family...

STEPHANIE LOFTON

December 21, 2010

TO THE WATSON FAMILY:
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. SISTER BRENDA WAS TRULY A JEWEL HERE ON EARTH AND A BLESSING TO THE CITY OF ERIE,PA.
SINCERELY,
THE CARSON, LOGAN & PINKSTON FAMILIES

Angela (Jenny) Pulliam-Taylor

December 20, 2010

My heart felt sympathy and prayers goes out to my counsins, the Watson family during this time of bereavement. May Brenda's legacy live on through each of you. Peace and grace.

Brenda Heidelberg

December 20, 2010

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Tracy Whitted

December 20, 2010

To the watson Family,

I know there are no words that can express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Brenda was truly a beautiful person inside and out. She will be greatly missed.

Roy Spearman

December 20, 2010

As you share, talk and remember may you truly find comfort that she still lives in our hearts..

December 20, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF BRENDA WATSON. I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST, A QUEEN HAS WENT HOME TO SIT ON HER THRONE, GOD SAW THAT SHE WAS TRIED AND HE REACHED HIS HAND OUT AND SAID COME GO WITH ME CHILD YOUR JOB IS WELL DONE SHE KNEW THE LORD. BE STRONG FAMILY GOD IS WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU AND SO IS BRENDA. BEAUTIFUL PERSON SHE WAS INSIDE AND OUT. LOVE JACKIE FORD AND FAMILY

Yolanda Woodard

December 20, 2010

To The Watson Family,

I pray that the comfort of God be with you in this difficult time. I went to school with Brenda and she also crowned me Miss Tawny. Brenda's kind and compassionate spirit will never be forgotten. She was a shining light that I had the pleasure of knowing.

Jackie Lindsey

December 20, 2010

What I will remember most about Brenda is that smile no matter what she was going through you didn't know it because every time you see her she had that smile. Brenda will be missed by so many people.

Darnell L. McLaurin

December 20, 2010

As child growing up in Second Baptist Church on 3218 Tuttle. Brenda inward and outer beauty was uncomparable. She had away of getting our attention chastising us in away our parents and other young leaders could not.

Thank you for loving me and always encourging me!

Take Rest Brenda

Love you always
Danell

Sonja Gamble

December 20, 2010

To the Watson Family. The lord called his "Angel" home to rest. May God bless you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy. Seek the Lord he WILL give you strength at this time of sorrow.

Dr. Kelly Spencer

December 20, 2010

To the Watson family: Brenda was such an inspiration. Her Miss Tawny legacy, her life and her leadership will be missed but not forgotten. May God grant you peace now and in the days ahead.

James Hudson

December 20, 2010

Revelation 21:3-4
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[a] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Will miss you Brenda and will save you a place in my heart.
Jimi,Sue and Jamie Hudson

Teresa Chatman

December 20, 2010

To the Watson Family:
May God's peace and love give you comfort during this time of sorrow.Brenda was a very personal person but she loved to talk about her children. There isn't anything she wouldn't do for them. God has brought her home to rest.

Daryl Moffatt

December 20, 2010

I love and miss my cousin Brenda.My heart and prayers go out to my uncle Gilbert,all of her sister's and brother's,and especially her children.May God keep you strong.
Love,Daryl,Tamika,Ileecia,Daryl,and Elijah Moffatt

Shanitha Mendenhall

December 20, 2010

To Manny, Jessica, Symphony, Tierra, Jasmine and the rest of the family: your mother was a beautiful woman inside and out. I will always remember seeing her bright smile on the church van/in the pews and the fact she always had a praise even in the midst of all her trials. She is at peace now...I pray that the God of all comfort sustains you now and in the days to come. Bless you all!

Renae Hicks

December 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Glenda Vaughn Arrington

December 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charles & Twila Johnson

December 20, 2010

To The Waston Family, Brenda was my Friend and Neighbor for many years. She and her Children alway spoke and her smile will be missed. My prayers go out to Family

December 20, 2010

God Bless you Brenda...you were a beautiful woman. Rest peacefully.

yulanda ritchie

December 20, 2010

to manny, jessica, symphony, tierra, jasmine your mom was my best friend. she is heaven now with no needles, no insulin, and no dialysis. she can drink pepsi, again and eat anyhing she wants. I am sorry for your loss but know if we live right here on this earth we will see her smiling face again in heaven I love you all.
Sister Yulanda S. Ritchie

Tina Turk-Rush

December 20, 2010

To the Watson family, Brenda's beauty was an inspiration to me. I wanted to glow just like her in our younger years. From one Miss Tawney to another, may she rest in peace. God bless and comfort you all!

Ben and Jennie Clay & Family

December 20, 2010

Jessica, Symphony, Tierra, Jasmine and the rest of your siblings and family, hang on to the fact that the Lord is your rock, and your fortress, and your deliverer; your God, your strength, in whom you must trust; your buckler, and the horn of your salvation, and your high tower. We are praying for your strength. God bless you all.

LUVINE/McLAURIN FAMILY

December 20, 2010

TO ; THE WATSON FAMILY, MAY GOD.GIVE YOU STRENGTH. 'WE ARE PRAYING.FOR YOU.

Mary Vactor

December 20, 2010

Brenda's light will always shine she was always a sweet kind person that loved people. God bless you all..

Christopher Giles

December 20, 2010

Always had a smile for me no matter the circumstances.... rest peacefully Cousin Brenda. Sending my love to all of my family.
Christopher Giles Sr.

Leslie Barnett

December 20, 2010

To my family and Brenda's childrenmay GOD be with you and my prayers are with you. Love you always.

December 20, 2010

To the Watson Family thank you for aloowing Brenda to be a part of the Erie Community. The Miss Tawny Organization has lost an Ambassador for she lived up to Miss Tawny.

History was made in the pageant when her daughter Symphony won the title for it was the first time eever a mother and daughter both won the crown.

Symphony and family know that we are here for you for the Miss Tawny is about family and you are all a part of it.

On behalf of Brother Gene Toran we say thank you and our prayers are with you.

Sincerely with much love
Gwendolyn Cooley and the entire Miss Tawny Family

Gwendolyn Cooley & family

December 20, 2010

To the Watson Family,

Know that my prayers are with you as you go through this transition. Keep the faith and know that "Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning."

Allow family and friends to comfort you and the Word to heal you.

December 20, 2010

The Daughters of Ozeil Temple #317 I.B.P.O.ELKS OF THE WORLD send their prayers to the family of Brenda Watson.

December 20, 2010

To the Watson Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I always enjoyed the conversations
with Brenda,she gave me updates on
her children and she loved her family.

Rubye Jenkins-Husband

December 20, 2010

Jasmine Watson and Family , You have our deepest sympathy. My family is praying for you to have strength and peace during this difficult time, and our most earnest prayer is that the lord wipe every tear from your eyes and that he gives you closure and joy in knowing that your mother may be absent from her body, but she is present with the lord. Shamyra Mendenhall and Family. (ERIE, PA)

Shamyra Mendenhall and Family

December 20, 2010

Jasmine Watson and Family , You have our deepest sympathy. My family is praying for you to have strength and peace during this difficult time, and our most earnest prayer is that the lord wipe every tear from your eyes and that he gives you closure and joy in knowing that your mother may be absent from her body, but she is present with the lord.

Sheila Price

December 20, 2010

to the watson family my prayers are with you may GOD bless you in your time of sorrow my deepest sympathy.

Chris (Niedzwiecki) Ferrare

December 20, 2010

I went to high school with Brenda. I will always remember her being as sweet on the inside as she was beautiful on the outside. My sympathies and prayers go out to her family.

TRINA HOUSE

December 20, 2010

TO THE FAMILY & CHILDREN OF BRENDA, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. BRENDA WAS A GREAT WOMAN & WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL..

TRINA HALL HOUSE

shannon crosby

December 20, 2010

Your battle is over cousin brenda may you rest in peace. godbless your family

Julie Logan

December 20, 2010

Sending My thoughts and prayers out to the entire family, May Brenda rest in peace....

Verneta Jordan

December 20, 2010

Condolence to the family

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you all. Keep trusting in the Lord.

To live in Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21

Nina & Son Joseph

Vette,Sis. Nolley,Sharnita, &Michael

December 20, 2010

Please know that we are praying for you all!!

Kelli Gambill

December 20, 2010

Dante' Watson & Family,
May the peace of GOD which surpasses all understanding be with you during this time.
Kelli, Ronnie, Terrance, Tiffany, Tyrone and Dearis (Williams Family)

pam patterson williams

December 20, 2010

Mr. Watson and family, you have my deepest sympathy.

Clifton D Moffatt

December 20, 2010

Love you cousin Brenda. To my family: The struggle is finished. The battle is over for Brenda. She won and is free!! We will be with her in Heaven. Love, Clifton D, Monica, Zeth and Zamantha Moffatt.

Otto Stokes

December 20, 2010

To the Watson family,I am saddened by your loss of Brenda.God bless your family.

Mamie Meredith

December 20, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lydia Jennings

December 20, 2010

You will be greatly missed Brenda. To the family, You have my deepest sympathies.

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