1926-2018
Margie Watson, 92, of Pensacola, since 1945, died December 9, 2018, at Gulf Breeze Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born May 16, 1926 in Florala, AL, she was the daughter of the late Arrie O. Chambers and Gladys Justice Chambers. In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Vaughn C. Watson; brothers: Glen Chambers and Lewie Chambers and her sister, Naomi Anderson.
Survivors include her twin daughters: Sharon (John) Wrynn, Cheryl (Roy) Hall, all of Gulf Breeze, FL;
grandchildren: Leigh Hall of Gulf Breeze, FL, Ryan Hall and David Wrynn of Pensacola, FL, and Danny (Amy) Wrynn of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren: Morgan Wingo, Ayden Wrynn, Elias Wrynn, and Fynlee Wrynn of Gulf Breeze, FL, as well as many family members and friends.
Margie was a driving force in their successful business, Watson’s Gas Service, for over 40 years.
Her family was blessed because of the love that she had for each one of them. She had many friends that she loved and enjoyed like family. Margie enjoyed her group of ladies and men at Bayview Senior Center where she enjoyed interacting with them while playing different games: Bingo, Hand and Foot, Mexican Train, Bunco, etc. She spent many years working with the Rainbow Girls at West FL Assembly #91 becoming their Mother Advisor and fondly being called Mama Marge.
Mom was a resident of The Beacon at the time of her death. She enjoyed her stay there because of the many people that showed her love and support. The family wishes to express our deepest love and appreciation for all the love and care given to her by the nurses and the hospitalist, Dr. Watford at Gulf Breeze Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margie’s honor to the USO Northwest Florida, P. O. Box 33135 Pensacola, FL 32508.
Friends are cordially invited to join the family for a visitation on Friday, December 14, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. The service will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Edward Morgan and Pastor Jim d’Entremont.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.