It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Emma Jean O’Neal Watson, age 95, of Fayetteville, TN. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Wright’s Cemetery with Bro. Tom Russell officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Watson was born January 1, 1927, in the Hughey community to the late Ellison Reader “Jack” and Mary Amanda Gunter O’Neal. She was a homemaker and a member of McBurg Church of Christ. Mrs. Watson enjoyed being outside on the farm, milking her Jersey Cows, gardening, and canning. She loved her family and especially enjoyed supporting them at their sporting events. Mrs. Watson passed away February 7, 2022, at Donalson Care Center.
Survivors include her sons, Wayne (Carol) Watson of Vinemont, AL, Neal (Vonnie) Watson of Fayetteville, Jed (Scarlet) Watson of Petersburg, and Kelly Watson of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Chris (Lisa) Watson, Amanda (Chris) Defoe, Lindsay Callahan, Ashley McCain, Reilly Watson, Meleia Watson, Hunter (Anna) Watson, and Mackenzie Watson; great-grandchildren, Dane Watson, Robert (Brionna) Watson, Jennifer (Jeremy) Elrod, Brittany (Buddy) Lowell, Candace Brownfield, Brooke Brownfield, Cole Defoe, Carson Defoe, Alivia Phelps, and Walker McCain; four great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Helen Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Watson, and brothers, Smith O’Neal and Ellison O’Neal.
Memorial donations may be made to McBurg Church of Christ, c/o Johnny Watson, 373 Chicken Creek Road, Frankewing, TN 38459
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Emma Jean O’Neal Watson.
11 Comments To "Emma Jean O’Neal Watson"
#1 Comment By Carol Lowe On February 7, 2022 @ 6:38 pm
My sympathy to your family.
#2 Comment By Maggie Jones Shelton On February 7, 2022 @ 7:24 pm
I’m so sorry to hear that you are grieving the loss of your sweet sweet Emmer. Thankful to have known her. And pleased to know that she is now living what she professed to believe. Praying for your comfort as Emmer is surely being comforted!
#3 Comment By CAPTAIN SCOTT SHELTON On February 7, 2022 @ 8:33 pm
Neal,
Our sincere sympathies to you and Vonnie.
Unfortunately I know what it is like to loose a parent.
Best wishes at this sad time.
Very respectfully
Scott and Gwen Shelton
#4 Comment By Rexine Douthit Pigg On February 8, 2022 @ 3:05 am
Sending my deepest sympathy to you at this time of bereavement. Love you all.
#5 Comment By Wade and Sharon Williams On February 8, 2022 @ 1:51 pm
This sweet and hard working lady will be missed by all. Hang on to the memories that your family have made over the years and cherish them. Sending prayers your way as you go through this most difficult time.
#6 Comment By Kim Cowart On February 8, 2022 @ 4:49 pm
Kelly, sorry to hear of your moms passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids during this sad time. Allow all your wonderful memories to help heal your hearts. Kim& Eric
#7 Comment By Sarah and Jack Raby On February 8, 2022 @ 9:22 pm
We are so sorry about your sweet mother. I remember seeing Neal with her at the Beauty Salon. I remember thinking how very blessed he was to have had his mother live so long since my parents died when I was 37. We are very sorry. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
#8 Comment By Kaye & Joe Barnes On February 8, 2022 @ 10:11 pm
So sorry for your loss.She was such a sweet person and always a smile for everyone.
#9 Comment By Bill & Brenda Pinkston On February 9, 2022 @ 7:47 pm
So, so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
#10 Comment By Tommy and Charlene On February 10, 2022 @ 11:44 am
Neal,
Charlene and I share your pain, we both lost our Mothers not long ago.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Tommy and Charlene
#11 Comment By Lenace Hyde On February 23, 2022 @ 9:26 am
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. I remember her from attending some of the AAU Basketball games for Reilly. I know she will be missed by you all.
Prayers for each of you.
Lenace Hyde