Shirley Parker Watson Obituary in Durham at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Shirley Parker Watson

Mrs. Shirley Ann Parker Watson, 81, was born in Durham N.C to the late Margaret Harris and Jesse Parker Sr. She departed this life on Friday June 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Watson Sr., daughter Wanda Vernell Watson, son Ricky Watson , brothers Jesse Parker Jr., Fredrick Harris, and one sister Yvonne Isom. She matriculated through Durham County Schools and Hillside High School. Mrs. Watson retired with 25 years of service from Duke Medical Center in Patient Services. She was also formerly employed with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and Operation Breakthrough. Mrs. Watson was a very faithful and active member of the Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ Echoes Choir, Women’s Fellowship, and she served as President and Founder of the Cheek Club that assist and support the Seniors of the church. She was very active in the Durham Civil rights and Hayti movement. She is survived by two special grandchildren Nisha and Terrell Watson that she rasied as her own, four daughters, Marilyn Weaver (Ralph), Margaret Roberson (James), Valerie Watson, Georgianna Watson all of Durham N.C; six sons, Burnice Parker (Veronica), Gilbert Parker Sr. , Jeffery Watson (Yvonne) all of Durham N.C., Ira Evans of Washington D.C., Wallace Watson Jr. of Hillsborough N.C.(Mary) and Morris Watson of Texas; two sisters, Jessie and Leslie Owens of Durham N.C., one brother in-law Jimmy Lee Watson of White Plains N.Y.; thirty-eight grandchildren, fifty-six great-grandchildren and three great great- grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews and her special and beloved family of Sanford, Southern Pines, and Fairmont N.C. Funeral service on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Mt Calvary United Church of Christ, 1715 Athens Ave., at 1:00 pm, visitation at 12 noon.

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My prayers and condolences are with family. May God bless each of you.

Brenda McCormick

Thanks to all of you for showing so much love for our family...Rip Mother you are truly missedâ¤ï¸ Babygirl ~ Penny'

Georgianna

Thanks to all of you for showing so much love for our family...Rip Mother you are truly missedâ¤ï¸ Babygirl ~ Penny

Georgianna

Such a wonderfully loving and spiritual God fearing woman I loved and admired! See ya later, MaShirley! Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might, my family!

Kaye Cheek

Watson Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. May GOD continue to protect and Guide you through this time of grief. Tomika & Willie

Tomika Royster * Willie Green

Our hearts go out to you for the passing of your mother. A mother's love is a special gift that will live forever in your hearts. Deacon & Deaconess Clayton Hayes

Ann Hayes

Miss Shirley meant the world to all of us. We know the loss is great but try and take joy from the time you had with her. She will be missed by all she came in contact with. Continue to look to God and each other for comfort.

The Whitaker Family

To : Nisha & Family ~Sun is to Light as Flower is to Earth~ The first time Nisha introduced me to Ms. Shirley (her beloved GMA), my heart immediately felt safe. She had such a delightful glow. One day while out shopping, I decided to get Ms. Shirley a bouquet of flowers. Such a simple task I thought; after all I could choose from roses, daisies, tulips, or even Chrysanthemums. Interesting enough, those flowers weren't saying âchoose me!â Just when I was turning to leave, I saw them right over in the corner. Sunflowers ~Sunflowers?? Sunflowers were/and forever will remind me of her because she was such a beautiful Light on our Earth! Isaiah 60:1~âArise, shine, for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. ~Sun is to Light as Flower is to Earth ~

Felicia Bozier

On behalf of the entire Ismail household, we would like to offer our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one, Ms. Shirley Watson. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate through these rough times. Take comfort in the knowledge that God does not make mistakes. Sending much love and sympathy, Yolanda, Ali, Alanna, Julian, and Rania

Yolanda

Nisha, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying for your comfort and peace. With love, XOXO, Your Aggiette Sisters

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My prayers are with the family we have loss a very sweet and lovely women worked with her for 20 yrs at duke my heart is heavy. .Hold your heads up she loved her family very much.

Geraldine Parker Speight

I am very sorry for your family's loss. The loss of a loved one can be the most difficult thing that a person may have to ever experience in their lives. Please allow me to share something that has brought me some comfort in difficult times. Revelation chapter 21 and verse 4 says 'And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain anymore the former things have passed away.' Imagine a world where death and pain are gone, and where there will be no tears because the bad things we deal with today will be done away with. How beautiful it will be for us also to see our loved ones again as the bible fortells. (John 5:28,29) I hope that this has brought you a measure of comfort. And may the God of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time.

Jason