Bessie Watson

I have so many wonderful memories with Gran. She had a big part in raising me and helping me become the woman I am today.
I remember waking through her backyard, she knew so much about gardening and she loved her plants so much. My siblings and I would pick black berries, smell the honeysuckles and spend hours adventuring in her yard.
One of her favorite past times was to crochet. She made so many beautiful blankets and when she taught me how to do it myself I was so proud of the...

Gran, I love you. Growing up I knew that you loved me and that you loved your family, and that meant the world. I love the way you talked, the way you laughed, and the way you always said “bye bye now” when you hung up the phone. I love the way you squeezed me when you hugged me and gave me a big kiss on my cheek every time you saw me. I love the way your clothes and jewellery always matched. I love your sense of humour and the way you told stories. I love your white, curly hair and when you...

I love you so much, Gran. Thank you for all the amazing memories of growing up around your home. I will cherish every single memory forever. You loved your family immensely and it has become a ripple affect to everyone around you. So happy for you that you can finally be with your husband again.

I grew up at Gran's house. I remember when I was little and she would always make me mac n cheese. I used to think that Graham crackers were called Gran crackers because they were always at her house. I remember spending countless hours in her giant backyard where she always said she wanted to build us a tree house. I remember helping her gather firewood, sort through an endless amounts of pictures, and workimg on puzzles together. I was so sad when Gran moved to so cal because it meant I...

Gran was a wonderful lady. I have very fond memories of Sunday dinners and holiday meals at her home. She had a wonderful sense of Southern hospitality, and loved nothing better than having her family around her and making them yummy food. She was a wonderful grandma and so lovingly adored each of her grand-children and they each have fond memories of staying at her home. As a parent, I so much appreciate this. I do and will miss her.

My mom was a wonderful mother to me growing up and beyond. She raised me with the right mix of love, discipline and trust, never overbearing or intrusive but always ready with wise advice when asked. She loved all her grandchildren, including my six children, and was always eager to spend time with them and with all of us. We enjoyed being with her and missed seeing her as frequently after she moved to Southern California. We miss her more now. Comforting to me is that just a few years...

I love all the memories with Gran. Running around in the backyard while she tried to garden, helping bake in the kitchen whenever there was a family event. She will be remembered for her enduring love and endless hospitality.

She was like a mom to me. Her daughter has been my friend for 60 years and I spent many happy days and nights at her house. She took me to church like to a member of the family and I had my first encounter with God there. Dinners were always fun and I loved her southern hospitality and cooking. She was an amazing lady and I know I will see her again in heaven. Love Deborah

We will all certainly miss Aunt Bessie. I will always remember how she and my Dad, Bessie’s brother, Burley, always kept in touch. They talked by phone on a regular basis and visited whenever possible. Thank you Aunt Bessie for always keeping in touch with the family with your calls, letters and pictures. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as they go through these difficult days. I pray their wonderful memories with Aunt Bessie will be a comfort to each of them. ❤