Kate Henson Watson
July 1, 1920 ~ January 24, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Kate Henson Watson, of Candler, a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe Co., died Saturday, January 24, 2009, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
Mrs. Watson was a daughter of the late Tom and Callie Morgan Henson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Neal Watson, who died in 1983; a son, Clyde Watson; four brothers, Herbert, Gene, Wilbert, and Austin Henson; and three sisters, Ruth Hall, Edith Letterman, and Arnetta Grant.
Mrs. Watson was a lifelong member of New Morgan Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her two daughters, Joan Lunsford and husband Bruce, of Asheville, and Jean Nelms and husband Charlie, of Candler; three sons, George "Babe" Watson and wife Ann, of Candler, Claude Watson and wife, Peggy, of Candler, and Robert Watson and Brenda Watkins of Candler; daughter-in-law, Nancy Watson of Canton; brother, Lewis Henson of Marion; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mrs. Watson will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Roy Houston and Charles Sprinkle officiating. Burial will follow at New Morgan Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and at other times will be at the home of Jean Nelms in Candler.
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Sorry about your lost. Kate was a good lady and one great aunt I remember the good times I had when I was young visiting. Always had a good time,just remember she is in heaven with Clyde and Neal and her mom and dad. Just remember the good times and forget these bad days she was a great mother and loved you all so much.
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Kay
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Kates passing.She was such a sweet little lady. I know she’s happy with our Lord and the loved ones gone on before. I love you all and your all in my prayers. Hilda
Our prayers are with the family. She was a great lady. God bless you all.
Choice & Grace
Deepest sympathy to each of you. Aunt Kate was a great lady and as a child I would love to visit her with my Dad (John Watson). God Bless each of you during this difficult time. We all share your loss.
To the Watson family our deepest sympathy on the lost of your love one.Kate is now free from all the sickness on her little body and is in heaven rejoicing with the lord. Our prayers are with you all at this sad time.In christ with love: Blanca & Glenn Woody
Jeannie, I am so sorry for your loss. When my children ( Tobi & Casey ) were small and you babysat for them they talked of Mrs. Kate often. She will also be missed when we go up or down the road and not see her sitting outside. It is a great loss to Reeves Cove, and she will be missed. Our Love & Prayers are with you all at this time.
My condolences go out to you and your family. I will always have great memories of Aunt Kate. My prayers are with you. I know that she is in a better place. She will be missed.
My prayers go out to all my cousins. I remember Aunt Kate being one of the first adults that I was ever taller than. She laughed and said ‘That didn’t mean much.’
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER FROM YEARS PAST
My condolences go out to you and your family
We are sorry about the loss of Aunt Kate. I used to stay with her and played with my cousins growing up. She meant a lot to me. Barbara and I love you all very much.
Dear Joanie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was not aware of your mom’s passing before today. I will be here for you always. Sandy Garcia
To the Watson Family our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Kate babysat our daughter Hannah, who was known as Nanny Kate to her, and we will always remember the care and devotion she gave to her at that time. She was such a dear, sweet lady and we will remember her always. God Bless You. Danny, Janet, and Hannah Farlow