Pauline (Smith) Watson

Funeral services for Pauline Watson, 99, of Rayville, LA were held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge, LA with Bro. Troy Dennard and Bro. Trent Allen officiating. Interment was in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Mrs. Pauline was born July 19, 1924 in Downsville, LA and passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 in Rayville, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.H. Watson; son, Larry Ray Watson; grandson, James Terry Watson; parents, Maggie and John Tom Smith; and sister, Josephine Smith.

Survivors include her sons, Donald Watson and wife, Eunice of Baton Rouge, LA and Paul Watson and wife, Linda of Rayville, LA; daughter-in-law, Judy Watson; grandchildren, Scott Watson, Melanie Holmes and husband, Greg, Robin Gordon and husband, Bill, Shane Kraft and husband, John, and Julie Rutherford and husband, Wayne, Fadia De La Rosa Watson; 8-great grandchildren and 5-great-great grandchildren; brother, Johnny Ray Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Pallbearers were Bendel Clack, Vic Cheek, Charlie Morgan, Mitch Stokes, Tim Branch, and Bryan Miller.

Honorary Pallbearer was Doug Gammill.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

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