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Life Epitome
Of
Lelia L. Watson
Lelia Watson, "Auntie" (as she was called by many) is at
peace with God, and she is rejoicing in her heavenly home.
She departed this life on Sunday, March 23, 2003.
Lelia Landry Watson was the first born to George and
Mattie Landry, August 27, 1915. She was christened at St.
Peter Claver Catholic Church later christened at St. Paul
Methodist Church.
She attended public school in San Antonio graduating from
Douglass High School. Lelia received an associate degree
from St. Philip's Jr. College and graduated from Prairie View
A&M College in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science in
Education and later received her Master's degree.
She married Leonidas Watson June 29, 1937. Leonidas
preceded her in death, after 52 years of marriage.
Lelia taught at Deaf and Blind School in Austin, Texas.
She also taught in public school in Houston and Grimes
counties and retired in May 1982 from the San Antonio
Independent School District after 40 years of teaching.
Prior to moving to Fort Worth, Lelia was an active member
of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was a member of
the United Methodist Women, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.,
Quettes, and Retired Teachers Association of San Antonio
and Fort Worth. After moving to Fort Worth, Texas, she
became a member of the First Saint John Baptist Church
family under the watch care of State Overseer Kenneth B.
Spears.
She leaves to mourn a sister Anna Bacy; sisters-in-law
Geneva Turner (Cornell), Cleo Page, Lena Mae Henry, Lela
Mae Watson, Aline Watson, one brother-in-law Plato Watson
(Clotea), and a very special niece, Lelia Scott and her
husband, Joe N. Scott, as her caretakers. Other nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends lovingly cherish her memories.
The Beautiful Promises Of God
God hath not promised skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through.
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace with pain.
God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe.
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the laborer, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
Order of Worship
Organ Prelude
Processional Ministers and Family
Words of Grace Rev. Terrence K. Hayes
Hymn of Praise Hymnal #351
"Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior"
The Apostles' Creed Hymnal #881
Gloria Patri (Glory Be to the Father) Hymnal #71
Prayer of Hope
and Comfort Rev. J. Brendonly Cunningham
Obituary (Read Silendy)
Scriptures
Old Testament Reading
New Testament Lesson
Music of Affirmation Hymnal Page 77
"How Great Thou Art"
Tribute Mrs. Jewel Hill
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Reflections State Overseer Kenneth B. Spears
First Saint John Baptist Church
Fort Worth, Texas
Remarks/Resolutions St. Paul Prayer Warriors
Solo Ms. Amette Jackson
"If I Can Help Somebody"
Eulogy Rev. Terrence K. Hayes
St. Paul Salute
Recessional "O Happy Day"
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