Velma Mae Watson, age 89, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Berrien Nursing Center in Nashville, GA. She was born in Americus Georgia on June 25, 1933 to the late Rufus Watson and Lorene Todd Watson. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. Ms. Watson enjoyed golfing, traveling, and she loved her family.

Graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Garden on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00 with Rev. Eddie Braswell Officiating.

Survivors include her Daughter Sheryl East of Lakeland; Brother Wayne Watson of Cuthbert; Sisters Sandra Washburn of Americus, Peggy Martinez of Americus. She had four grandchildren, Eleven Great- grandchildren, and Four Great-Great Grandchildren.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Jan Bliss.