Obituary of Augusta Mae Watson

Augusta Watson The lady known to all of Chiefland as "Aunt Gussie" went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was born Jan. 7, 1914 in Suwannee County, FL and lived in Chiefland for the past 50 years. She was predeceased by her husband, James Watson and a grandson, Bradley Mathis. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Jim) Lawrence of Waycross, GA; Patti (Glen) Werner and Connie (Greg) Beauchamp both of Chiefland; step-children, Moena Mathis and Jimmy Watson; grandchildren, Cindy Driggers, LaVette Roberts, Joe Roberts, Brady Mathis, Jim Lawrence III, Katie Lawrence, Lanie Werner, Tiffany King and Jason King; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Chiefland. For many years her home was next door to the church. She worked tirelessly to server her Lord and Savior through the church. Aunt Gussie never met a stranger and her giving spirit touch people of all ages and all walks of life. She was selected as Chiefland's Citizen of the Year in 1987. Aunt Gussie loved her Lord, her family and her two hobbies, cooking and gardening. Funeral services will be Sat. Nov. 1 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Chiefland, will burial following at Chiefland Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Oct 31 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL ., 32626 352-493-0050