Photo courtesy of Thomas Funeral Home - Welch
Welch, Oklahoma
Jun 8, 1984 – Aug 15, 2024
Samie Jo Watson, of Grove, OK, passed away Thursday, August the 15th, 2024, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa after an extended illness. She was 40 years old.
Samie was born June the 8th, 1984, in Tulsa, OK to Barry and Leona (Landrum) Allen. She was a graduate of Jay High School. On December the 27th, 2008, she married the love of her life, Brett Watson, in a ceremony at Mt. Hermon Church in Jay.
She attended NEO A&M College, Texas A&M, and Northeastern State University, playing softball at each one.
After earning her Bachelor Degree in Education, she taught Freshman Academy Math and coached basketball at Sand Springs for one year. She taught and coached softball for three years in Valdosta, GA while her husband was in military training. She returned to Jay where she taught and coached softball at Jay Public Schools for eight years. She then taught four years at Grove Public Schools where she was currently employed. Softball was her passion and her competitive spirit lives on through her daughter and son in their sporting activities. She was member of Mt. Hermon Church in Jay.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Nikki Allen; her grandparents, Leo and Mary Landrum and Elmer Mac Allen; and her mother in law, Gerry Armstrong.
She is survived by her husband Brett of the home; two children, Danika and Mikah, of the home; her parents, Barry and Leona Allen of Eucha; a brother, Chad Allen of Eucha; her grandmother, Jane Allen of Jay; four nieces and nephews, Ethan, Westin, Ciara, and Logan; two great nieces, Kennedy and Wrenley; two great nephews, Kylan and Decker; and her special friends, Lindsi, Karen, Hanna, Becky, Jessie, Cari, and Dustin.The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August the 20th, at the Jay Bulldog Arena. Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August the 21st, also at the Bulldog Arena. Pastor James Bryant will officiate. Samie will be laid to rest in the Buzzard Cemetery, Grove, OK.
Casket bearers will be Roger Eberle, Carl Turner, Dustin Holland, Bill Hobbs, and Westin and Ethan Allen.
Services have been entrusted to the Thomas & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Welch.
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Sami was a beautiful friend and mentor to my daughter, Becca. A light in this community that will be missed.
Jenny Lucky
August 21, 2024 | Grove, OK | Friend
Samie was a hero to so many people. She loved big and was an inspiration. She poured her heart and soul into coaching and made sure she made each girl feel special. She fought for the underdog player to have a chance. She was so proud of both her kids and all they’ve already accomplished. Go do big things guys and make her even more proud. She will be so very missed.
Barbara Beard
August 19, 2024 | Seneca, MO | Friend
Aunt Leona I am so sorry for your all's loss. She will be terribly missed. She was loved by so many people.
Mindy Frost
August 17, 2024 | Family
Samie Jo was such an inspiration. The amount of strength she had and her unwavering faith is something that will stay with me forever.
One day I was visiting with back in February. She said something about God sending me to her, but I think she actually had it backwards. He sent her to me to show me how to keep my faith.
Lisa Jeffries
August 16, 2024 | Grove, OK | Acquaintance
Samie Jo has always been an encouragement to me. She was such a joy to have in class, to watch her become a math teacher, and to know what a persistent person she was. I will always think of her as being a life long learner. My students have always been the best, and Samie was one of the best of my best!
Linda Goeller
August 16, 2024 | Seminole, OK | Friend
Samie was such an amazing leader and person. I will always remember years of athletics with her. Brett, and kids may you find peace in this time. And also Barry and Leona...
Lindsey (Hagar) Jackson
August 16, 2024 | Grove, OK | Classmate