Mattie Pearl Watson

06/11/1942 - 11/13/2022

Obituary For Mattie Pearl Watson

On November 13, 2022, Mattie Pearl Watson, of Blakelyville Road Clinton SC; vacated her earthly tabernacle and was called from labor to reward. She is now in the presence of our Almighty God. While we grieve the loss of a Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Niece and friend; we can now rejoice in the life that she has lived. God blessed and allowed Mattie Pearl Watson, to grow gracefully to the age of 80 years of life. She was born and raised in Spartanburg County on June 11, 1942, to the late John T. and Lillie Mae Degraphenreid Booker. She attended New Bethel High School in Woodruff, SC. Mrs. Watson she was a retired State Employee. She spent her time working part-time at Presbyterian College and serving as a member of the Bethlehem Grove Baptist Church Family for over 60 years where she faithfully served as a member of the Lady’s Auxiliary Choir. Those celebrating her life and sharing precious and loving memories include: her daughters Pamela (Reverend Courtney) Mills of Enoree, SC and Amanda (Cosmas) Dickey, Sr. of Laurens, SC and one stepdaughter: Adrena Richey of Detroit, MI; six grandchildren: Roshonda “Nikki” Watson, Shanika Richey, Nicholas (Jerica) Mills, Cosmas “Drey ” Dickey Jr., Keenan Dickey, and Kendrick Dickey; five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Her siblings include two brothers: Otis (Aubrey) Booker of Cross Anchor, SC and Ronald (Lessie) Booker of Fountain Inn, SC; and five sisters: Virginia Metts of Clinton, SC, Bessie Stephens of Woodruff, SC, Elizabeth Linder of Spartanburg, SC, Carrie Bell Booker of Cross Anchor, SC, and Starlene (Rev. John) Hill of Whitmire, SC; two sister-in-laws Rita Booker and Mattie E. Booker ; and a host of relatives and friends.

The service was held November 19,2022 at Bethlehem Grove Baptist Church in Clinton, SC and her final resting in the church cemetery.



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Our sincere condolences and prayers to families. You are in our thoughts. Love you Tonya Phillips, Marilynn Capers and family

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We were saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Mattie Pearl. Sending prayers and condolences to the entire family. Fannie Loree Briggs-Rice and family

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Deepest Condolences to the Family May God Grant Peace and Comfort at this time

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Sending lots of love and our heartfelt condolences during this time. Praying you are all comforted and wrapped in HIS arms during this difficult time. Love John & Juanita Kinder & Family 🙏🏽

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To Mrs. Mills and the family, May God keep you and strengthen you during this time. Love, Sheena Ussery and family.

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My deepest condolences to the family. Will keep y'all in our prayers. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Diane Waldon & family

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My deepest condolences 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Please accept our deepest sympathy's and condolences from your AVI Dining family at Presbyterian College.

- David Brown

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Mattie Pearl. We are praying that God will comfort each of you at this time, and may he continue to be with all of you and please know that God is always by your side all the time even in these difficult days. May God bless each of you James,Lola McBeth and family

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Sending my deepest condolences to Pam, Amanda and the entire family. So very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you to comfort you during this difficult time. Mattie Pearl will truly be missed RIP. 💔🥲🙏🏾❤️ Love, Kathy Watson & Family

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Sending my deepest condolences to Pam, Amanda and the entire family. May God give you strength that surpasses peace and all understanding during this difficult time. Your mother will be truly missed. RIP Mattie Pearl 💔🥲🙏🏾❤️

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Please know that the Watson family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time as well as in the days to come.

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My deepest sympathy to the family. She will truly be missed.

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My condolences to the entire family. Mattie Pearl was such a kind and sweet person. Memories back in the day at the big house was fun times with her and her siblings. Rest in peace beautiful woman of God you will be missed by all who loved you. Rest in peace.HER

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On behalf of my family and I we extend our heartfelt condolence to you all, we pray for peace and strength during this most difficult time our hearts are saddened to learn of the news of the passing of Mother Mattie. May her memory and life continue to shine through the life of her beautiful daughters we love you all. Humbly submitted Reverend Katina Posey and the Palmer family ❤️

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Our condolences to the family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Peter&Pamela Brown

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Condolences to the family

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Continued prayers to the family. You all have my deepest sympathy. Audrea Speaks and Family

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So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Your entire family is in my prayers as you go through this time of bereavement.

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My dear sweet granny I cherished the last few months we had with each you taught me so much I love u miss u so much Keep watching and guiding me Love Always Cuda!!

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My dear sweet granny I cherished the last few months we had with each you taught me so much I love u miss u so much Keep watching and guiding me Love Always Cuda!!

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There are no words I can use to hear about the passing of my beloved aunt. She was always a joy and a pleasure to be around. I never felt unloved in her presence. She will be deeply missed and my visit to South Carolina will not be the same. Love your nephew Gregory Kinder Booker

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There are no words I can use to hear about the passing of my beloved aunt. She was always a joy and a pleasure to be around. I never felt unloved in her presence. She will be deeply missed and my visit to South Carolina will not be the same.

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So very sorry for your loss.Im going to really miss running into her at walmart.your family is truly in our Prayers.Pete & Barbara Mcbeth

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So very sorry for your loss , just had a chat with her no the other day. She will be truly missed,I miss her already.Pete & Barbara Mcbeth

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Prayer to the family. I have know her since I was a kid. She was a classy lady. God bless you all during the loss of your mother, a sister, aunt and friend to many.

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My Condolences To The Family

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My condolences to the family for your loss!!! Mattie Pearl will truly be missed. Sending love to the family. Betty R. Watson Melvin Robinson Nancy Robinson & family

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We thank God for sharing her with us. Sending love to you all. Larisha Blakely Thompson, Lessie Blakely & Family

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Our sincere condolences and prayers to families. Sally Clark and Family

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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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