Bessie Mae Watson, 86, of Keysville, went to join her heavenly family on Saturday, March 18, 2017. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Allen Watson Sr.; daughter, Margaret Watson; son, Joseph Allen Watson Jr. 

Bessie is survived by a son, John Allen Watson (Earline); three daughters, Virginia Carwile (Curtis), Connie Diane Zich (Donald), and Shirley Thie; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed by all.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Drakes Branch. 

The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, is serving the family.