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Clara Watson Obituary
Poplarville, MS
Clara Ruth Wedig Watson, 89, of Poplarville, Mississippi (formerly of Jackson, MS), died peacefully Friday, January 13, 2017 at her residence.
Funeral services will be at Poplarville First United Methodist Church, 708 S Julia Street, Poplarville, MS, 39470 on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Dr. Eric Pridmore will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Poplarville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends and have visitation from 12:30 pm until the time of service, Tuesday at the church.
Mrs. Watson was born on March 25, 1927 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to William John Wedig and Clara Marie Von Bremer Wedig. She was a homemaker; a dedicated member of Poplarville First United Methodist Church; and was active in numerous civic organizations in the Poplarville and Jackson communities.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Watson, Sr.; and two brothers, Henry J. Wedig and Rev. William F. Wedig.
Family members include two daughters, Marie Krooss, Peggy Aikens; three sons, William "Bill" Watson, Jr., Robert Watson, Richard Watson; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, and friends.
The family would like to thank Mrs. Dorothy Boone for her care and friendship to Mrs. Watson for over 23 years.
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Lillian Porter
July 26, 2017
Dear Watson family,
What a huge loss of your Mom and Dad. I grew up with all of you for many years and have wonderful memories of your parents .Your mother was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. An all around awesome Mom . I still use her recipe for Crock-Pot ribs that she taught us. She was loving to everyone and was such a good example of Christian values. Your Dad was one of the coolest people . I remember him as having a super sense of humor and a rock when it was time to be serious. It was obvious how much everyone loved each other and put faith and family first. Something you don't see much of anymore . It had a big influence on me.
I always wanted to be just like them when it was time to have my own family . The time I spent with all of you is one of the best memories of my youth .
I hope you are happy and healthy .No one one should have to lose such great parents. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Lillian Lamb Porter
Roberta Carruth
February 21, 2017
Dear Watsons and Wedigs,
Mary Clare sent me news today about Aunt Ruth's passing. I feel very sad, as she was such a kind and generous person. Although this is a loss, I know she lived a long and wonderful life. I last spoke with her after our mother passed in 2011. I recall she had kind words and was on her way to a birthday party.
I imagine and hope all of you are doing well. Please accept our sincere sympathies.
Roberta, Paul and Grace
January 18, 2017
Mrs. Watson was very dear to us. We pray that you all find comfort in knowing she is with our heavenly father. We will miss Clara. --
Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Tamburino
Janice Barnett Craft
January 18, 2017
Ruth and I were members of the ENC club that we formed when in the 9th grade in Jackson. Ruth and I lived just a few houses apart on Valley Street. Every school morning we would meet at the bus stop between our houses. And we would argue when we started walking down West St. to Central High about should you cross that street when the stop light was red or green - according to which side of the stop light you were looking at.
There aren't many of us left but we will miss Ruth. She had all of us and our husbands in Poplarville one October many years ago after Bill died.
Janice Barnett Craft
January 18, 2017
The message I was sending was cut short.
Janice Craft
January 18, 2017
May you find comfort from God
January 16, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29;11
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