Mrs. Rosalind Watson

WATSON, Mrs. Rosalind - Age 69, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her residence. Family hour 10AM Friday, June 1, 2018 at Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3502 Lapeer Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11AM. Rev. Dr. Marvin A. Jennings, officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10AM Friday. Mrs. Watson will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed 12PM-8PM Thursday. Rosalind Watson was born March 23, 1949 to the late Willie Mance and Edna Jones in Detroit, MI. She departed this life Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her home in Holly, MI. Raised in Detroit, Rosalind was the youngest of two children. Her mother, father, and brother preceded her in death. She received her education from the Detroit Public School system. She graduated from Southwestern High School in 1965. Her natural talent for math and nurturing spirit led her to pursue a career in nursing. She received her Associate in Nursing at Wayne County Community College. After working as a Surgical Nurse at Mount Carmel Hospital (now Sinai Grace) for several years, she went back to school and attained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI. She later made her mark in the health care industry as a Director of Quality and Utilization Review. Rosalind retired in 2011, after serving 25 years in nursing and administration. Rosalind accepted Christ at an early age. She attended St. John A.M.E. Methodist Church in Detroit. After moving to Holly, MI, she became a faithful member of Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church in Flint, MI. There she tirelessly worked on the Outreach Ministry, securing partnerships with vendors to provide meals, home necessities, and toys for neighboring families in need. She also served as an Usher despite suffering from chronic rheumatoid arthritis. She would often say, “As long as I can stand, I will serve the Lord.” To know Rosalind was to love her. Upon meeting her, she instantly became “Mom,” “Auntie,” “Sis,” or “Friend.” She was outspoken, fun-loving, and she liked to pull pranks. She had many hobbies and interests including traveling—especially cruising—cooking, dancing, swimming, pets and, most of all, entertaining. Whether she was hosting Easter egg hunts, holiday dinners, or backyard barbecues, she always made sure everyone had a great time and left with their bellies full. Rosalind also had a penchant for sewing. She enjoyed making coordinating outfits for her family, costumes, prom and wedding dresses, and even veils for her daughter and niece’s weddings. As a young teenager in 1962, Rosalind would meet the love of her life, Duffie Evans Watson. Duffie was drawn to her intellect and fiery personality. Throughout their courtship, he, who affectionately called her “Red,” knew that he “couldn’t let this one get away.” Duffie and Rosalind were married on April 24, 1967. To this union two children were born, Duffie Dashawn and Tracey. After a long-term illness, Rosalind succumbed to her health challenges on May 24, 2018, at her home in Holly, MI. She departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father; brother, Reginald Keith Cain; father, Willie Mance; stepfather, Moses Jones; and mother, Edna Jones. Rosalind Watson leaves to celebrate her life: her loving husband of 51 years, Duffie Evans Watson; son, Duffie Dashawn (Lakisha) Watson; daughter, Tracey Lanette (Johnathon) Matthews; niece, Yvette (Cedric) Cook; “Sister from another mother,” Betty Chambliss; four grandchildren, Detwane, Demarious, Devin, and Johnathon; three great-grandchildren, Aniya, Damylah, and Demarious, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

Mrs. Rosalind Watson

March 23, 1949 - May 24, 2018