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Gracie Watt

04/22/1924 - 12/06/2020

Obituary For Gracie Watt

Gracie L. Thomas Watt was born April 22, 1924 to the late Robert Lacy Thomas and Lizzie Williams Thomas. She departed this life on December 6, 2020 at McKendree Village. They raised her in a loving home in Adams, TN. Gracie accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized in the Red River and joined Bell Chapel Baptist Church in Robertson County, TN. Gracie attended Adams Jr. High school. She continued on at Bransford High in Springfield, TN. After high school she attended a business school in Chattanooga, TN. Gracie then moved to Washington, D.C. She later married Floyd Watt and they lived in Cleveland, OH. There she was employed by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District until she retired. She was a member of St. James A.M.E. Church. She was a lifetime member in the Women’s Missionary Society of the A.M.E. Gracie leaves to cherish her memories son, Lloyd Watt of Cleveland, OH; brother, William H. Thomas, Sr. of Nashville, TN: nephew, William H. Thomas, Jr. (Billy); great niece, Chrystal (Wayne) Vandevort; great nephew, William H. Thomas III (B.J.); great niece, Melissa Thomas; Great grand-nieces, Chanel Thomas, Camille Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Victoria Vandevort; and great grand-nephew Robert L. Thomas. Gracie was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Watt; sister, Bertha R. Thomas Finney; and brothers, Jimmie L. Thomas, Wallace R. Thomas, Alexander Thomas, and Charles R. Thomas. The family wishes to give special thanks to Ms. Marjorie S. Washington, Jerome and Helena James, Gail Clemons, Carlton Winfrey, Karla Winfrey, and Great niece, Chrystal Thomas Vandevort.

Words of Encouragement Friday, December 11, 2020 at JC Hellum Funeral Chapel 2:00pm. Minister Byron Harvey officiant.

Interment Rest Hill Cemetery.

Please keep the Watt family in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements entrusted to JC Hellum Funeral Home, Inc., 107 Stokes St., Lebanon TN 37087 (615) 444-4558


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We are deeply saddened to learn of Gracie/Mrs. Watt's passing. We had the pleasure of living across the street from the Watt family in Cleveland, Ohio and have many fond memories of Gracie/Mrs. Watt's kindness, gentle spirit, and smile. Our prayers are with the entire family. Frances, Jennifer, & Jeffrey.

Dearest Gracie She was like an aunt to me and like Charmainne we spent a lot of time with her family. You will be sorely missed. Rest in heaven.

Sending peace to Lloyd and the family. I have more memories than I can count of and with my "Other Mother". From being packed up and taken to her house so the adults could play cards and whatever else they did, she would pack up Lloyd and Deborah Jean too, to birthdays and graduations. Wine making and baking. Sharing life's stories and often just listening to her when she need me to and when I needed to listen to her. She always listened and shared. I appreciated her advice. She always had a well behaved cat. I will store and hold my memories close and be forever grateful for her presence in my life. Peace, Charmainne Johnson Davis

Dearest Gracie Watt will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up in St. James A.M.E. church in Cleveland. My mother, Anna Marie Johnson, and Gracie were friends. We lived in the same neighborhood and our families spent a lot of time together. Gracie was my "other" mother and I have many fond childhood memories of time spent at her home on Stockbridge. Our bond endured after I became an adult and I recall numerous enjoyable visits with her. I took her wise counsel to heart. She made the best spice cake! I extend love and solace to her son Lloyd and her family in Nashville. Infinite Blessings on your journey dear Gracie! 💙

You will truly be missed Ms. Gracie, it was a pleasure taking care of you! I miss our weekends together. My family is always thinking of you, wish it hadn't ended the way it did. God Bless. Heather W.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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