Mrs. Rosa Lloyd Watson, age 94, of Crossett, AR, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Crossett, a retired Beautician and a member of Gates Chapel A.M.E. Church in Crossett.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James L. Watson, her parents, Lloyd and Florrie Brown-Streeter, one son, Edward Lloyd Watson, one step-son, James L. Watson, Jr., one step-daughter, Louise Penn, seven brothers, Flemon Streeter, Edward Streeter, Morris Streeter, Arthur Streeter, Floyd Streeter, Lonnie Streeter and Eugene Streeter, two sisters, Vertie Cann and Martha Hays. Mrs. Watson was a member of the Women's Progressive Club, Usher and Mother's Board at Gates Chapel A.M.E. Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, traveling, cooking and loved her grandchildren.
She is survived by one son: Ronald Watson, wife Deloris of Crossett, AR; one adoptive son: Winford Pugh, wife Joyce of Houston, TX; one daughter: Catherine Jones of Youngstown, OH; one sister: Louisa Brown of Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren: Marcia Kidd, husband Gordon of Crossett, AR; LaJoyce James of Shreveport, LA; Gregory Watson, wife Angelia of Houston, TX; Veronica Edwards of Little Rock, AR; Adrienne Barefield, husband Anthony of Nash, TX; nine great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Services are 1:00PM Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Gates Chapel A.M.E. Church with Rev. Harriel White, officiating. Pallbearers are Leondras Simpson, Mike Williams, Curtis Boston, Jr., Donald Streeter, Larry Moore and Leslie Streeter. Honorary Pallbearers are John Michael Streeter, Eddy Streeter, Gordon V. Kidd, Sr., Gregory Watson and the Women's Progressive Club. Burial in Westview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 5, 2016 from 6:00PM-7:00PM at Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc.