Carrie Elaine Young Watson

Carrie Elaine Young Watson

October 5, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina - Carrie Elaine Young Watson peacefully departed this life surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was born in Saluda, SC on June 22, 1954 to the late Wilbert and Annie Margaret Young. Carrie was married to Henry Watson for 46 joyous years and their union was blessed with three children. Among the first class to integrate the schools in Saluda County, she graduated from Saluda High School in 1973 and the University of South Carolina in 1978. She was employed with AT&T for 25 years. She was also a faithful member of the Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Saluda, where she dutifully served as First Lady. She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted husband, Henry Watson; three children, Kendall Watson, Charity Watson, and Elizabeth Bates; two brothers, Macfield (Doris) Young and Wilbert Jr (Sandra) Young; two grandchildren, Kyndal Watson and Cali Mckithen; and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 from 4 - 6 pm at the Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 347 N. Bouknight Ferry Road in Saluda, SC. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 am at the Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 2224 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC. The body will be placed in the church at 10 am. Condolences may be sent to the family at https://www.butlerandsonsfuneralhome.com/. Butler & Sons Funeral Home of Saluda is assisting the family.