Lillie Mae Futrell Watson
Died April 29, 2018
April 29, 2018, Lillie Mae Futrell Watson, 91, Conway, left her earthly home and went to her heavenly home to walk through the garden with Jesus. She was surrounded by her loving family for the weeks prior to her departure.
Along with her deep love for her family, she loved her church, Conway Baptist, and her community. She served the Lord in many capacities in her church, but she was mostly known for her lovely floral arrangements, especially for the Easter seasons, with many of the flowers from her and her husband’s garden.
The Red Cross was also one of her community passions. She volunteered for more than 30 years with the Red Cross blood drives, and was presented the Red Cross 30 years of Dedicated Service award.
She was also active in the Woman’s Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Department, Conway Baptist BWU and the Ruritan Club Auxiliary. She and her husband were awarded the Ruritan Family of the Year Recognition in 1981.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings and a son-in-law, Freddie R. Carroll of Goldsboro.
She is survived by her children, Beverly Watson Carroll of Goldsboro, Charlie Jesse (Jay) Watson Jr. of Murfreesboro and Arthur John (Art) Watson Sr. of Conway.
She had five grandchildren, Chris Carroll and wife, Kim, of Raleigh, Devin Carroll and wife, Melissa, of Raleigh, John Watson and Anna of Conway, Ben Watson of Conway and Jessica Watson of Millennium.
She leaves behind five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Bridgers Funeral Home in Conway, N.C., Wednesday, May 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The funeral will be in Conway Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, with internment afterward in the town of Conway Cemetery.
Although flowers were her passion, the family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Conway Baptist Church or the American Red Cross, local chapter.
Bridgers Funeral Home Inc. in Conway is in charge of arrangements, and online condolences can be shared with the family at www.bridgersfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on May 1, 2018 8:05 AM