1919
Minnie Grace Watson, was born November 26, 1919 in Orangeburg, she was a daughter of James Donald Watson and Clemmie Eloise Flaherty Watson.
1928
On June 8, 1928, Minnie Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Blaney Schools Brought to End.”
On June 14, 1928, Minnie Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Blaney School Close.”
1940
On June 2, 1940, Miss Minnie Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Returns to West Columbia.”
On June 4, 1940. Minnie Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Some Things Not Made to Die, Graves Tell Wintrop Seniors.”
1942
On November 3, 1942, Miss Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “West Columbia News.”
1943
On April 24, 1943, Miss Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “W. Columbia News”
On April 26, 1948, Miss Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “W. Columbia News”
1947
On August 8, 1947, Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Ross-Price Wedding Plans.”
On August 9, 1947, Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Ross-Price Wedding Tonight.”
On August 17, 1947, Miss Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Miss Ross, Mr Price Are Married.“
1948
On April 24, 1948, Miss Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Miss Grace Watson.”
On April 25, 1948, Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article “Grace Watson.”
On June 10, 1948, Miss Minnie Grace Watson was listed in the newspaper article, “Watson-Jeffers Wedding Plans.”
1977
September 25, 1977, Minnie Grace Watson was listed as the living daughter in the obituary of J. Donald Watson Sr.
2006
Minnie Grace Watson, 86, of Columbia, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006.
She was an honors graduate of Winthrop University. Her 45-year teaching career included teaching in St. George and in the Columbia area at Brookland-Cayce Elementary School, Brockman Elementary and Hyatt Park Elementary. She was twice named “Teacher of the Year” for Richland School District 1. A member of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church, Mrs. Watson taught Sunday School, was a member and leader of the Joy Club and member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was also an avid Bridge player. She was loved by all who knew her.
Surviving was brother, Steve F. Watson; sister, Carolyn Ann Watson Barden of Columbia; sister-in-law, Jean F. Watson of Elgin; lifelong friend, Louise Senn of Newberry; nieces and nephew, Donna Jean Holloway, Mary Lisa Bowman and John Robert Barden; and great-nieces, great- nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by brothers, James Donald Watson Jr. and Robert O.Watson and niece, Catherine Watson.
Services was held Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial in Blaney Baptist Church Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation was Saturday 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Kilbourne Park Baptist Church.
Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
Photo added by Nelson McLeod
2013
On March 8, 2013, Minnie Grace Watson was listed as the deceased sister in the obituary of Ann Watson Barden