Fallen Hero: Lt Col (Ret.) Sara “Becky” Rebecca Watson

Brandon


Funeral Home

Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

3780 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208-4257
601-939-6110

Visitation

The family will receive friends for a time of fellowship and reminiscing from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Fannin Global Methodist Church located at 2815 Old Highway 471, Brandon, MS. Becky’s Celebration of Life service will begin at 2pm in the church sanctuary.

Service

The family will receive friends for a time of fellowship and reminiscing from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Fannin Global Methodist Church located at 2815 Old Highway 471, Brandon, MS. Becky’s Celebration of Life service will begin at 2pm in the church sanctuary.


Obituary

Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”

In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.

Another great Airman and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on November 19, 2023, and has moved on to his heavenly home. Lt Colonel Sara “Becky” Rebecca Watson (Ret), age 75, who served in the MSANG and served within the 183 Aeromedical Squadron, 172d Airlift Wing has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.

It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country.  A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.

Rest in Peace Airman.  We applaud your patriotism and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright and live so free.

You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.

Another great Airman has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Airman for Life”.

Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pearl-ms/sara-watson-11545553

Sara “Becky” Rebecca Watson, 75, of Brandon MS, died peacefully at Baptist Hospital passing into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:23pm.

Becky was born, Sara Rebecca Donaldson on November 27, 1947 in Jackson, MS. After marrying the love of her life, Charlie Watson in 1980, they lived in Brandon, MS and retired to Eagle Lake, Ms. She and Charlie moved back to Brandon in their later years to spend more time with family. Becky and Charlie were active members of Eagle Lake Methodist Church. After moving back to Brandon, Becky joined Fannin Global Methodist Church and enjoyed her time working and worshipping as an active member there. She also loved serving others through nursing. Her civilian career was spent as an operating room Registered Nurse working at River Oaks Hospital and other area hospitals for many years. She proudly served her country in the Mississippi Air National Guard while traveling all over the world as a Flight Nurse. After active duty in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm, she retired as a Lt Colonel from the MS Air National Guard.

Finally, Becky loved her large family, numerous friends, and her dogs. She cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grands. She loved attending their ball games, dance recitals and family functions. Dogs held a special place in Becky’s heart. In fact, she affectionately referred to herself as “Doggy Mom”. She and Charlie loved and nurtured countless hunting and rescue doggies over the years, spoiling them all rotten. She will be greatly missed by all 3 of her current dogs: Buddy Buck, Sam and especially Biscuit, who was so protective of her momma.

Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fox Watson; mother, Sara Lay and granddaughter, Margaret Ann (Maggie) Campbell.

She leaves behind her children, Dianne Switzer (Jack), Sandra Campbell (Andy) and Chuck Watson; sisters, Lisa Craft (Steve), Lonna Campbell (Toby), D’Arcy Masters (Keith); grandchildren Brittany Schiappa, Julia Kowalski, Brock Ainsworth, Hunter Ainsworth, Marshall Campbell, Tyler Watson, Zach Watson; 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, all who lovingly called her “MeeMaw”. Becky is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends for a time of fellowship and reminiscing from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Fannin Global Methodist Church located at 2815 Old Highway 471, Brandon, MS. Becky’s Celebration of Life service will begin at 2pm in the church sanctuary.