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COLUMBIA... Patricia Scoggin "Patsy" Watson, 89, of Brandywine Lane, went to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Providence Hospital of Columbia. Mrs. Watson was born May 15, 1924, in Conway, SC, a daughter of the late Ingram Thomas Scoggin and Edna Earle Spivey Scoggin. Mrs. Watson was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Emory Olin "Buddy" Watson, also of Conway. Mr. and Mrs. Watson were active members of the communities of Conway, Myrtle Beach and West Jefferson, NC. At the time of her death she was living in Columbia SC. Mrs. Watson graduated from Conway High School and attended Queens University and the University of South Carolina where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Mrs. Watson and her family were members of the First United Methodist Churches in Conway and Myrtle Beach. She and her husband also attended Faith Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Beach and were charter members of the Ashe Presbyterian Church in Jefferson, North Carolina. She sang in church choirs and often served as the accompanist in the church in Jefferson. Mrs. Watson was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also served in various local and state-wide roles with the Girls Scouts of America. She worked as a substitute teacher in the public school system in Myrtle Beach and was an active volunteer in the schools her children attended. Mrs. Watson was dearly loved by family members and friends. She was known for her strong faith and a generosity that she extended unconditionally throughout her life. Her home was always open to those who needed a cup of coffee, a meal, a word of encouragement, or a place to sleep. Surviving are three sons, Emory Olin Watson Jr. and wife, Frankie Rhodes Watson, Patrick Earl Watson and wife, Kathryn Watson Watson, Thomas Mitchell Watson and wife, Donna Sheheen Watson, all of Columbia; one daughter, Mary Allen Watson and partner, Nancy Gunn of Cornelius, NC; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Harriette "Cookie" Stogner of Conway. The family would like to thank the staff at Providence Hospital and Amedisys Home Health of Columbia for their wonderful medical expertise, especially Lynsie Wise. We would also like to thank the staff of DayBreak, especially Pat Langford, Becky Hendrix, Barbara Robinson, Margaret Adams, Jessica Scott, Teresa Kelly, Annie Williams, Barbara Jones, Angela Green and Lakeisha Corley for their friendship and their dedication in providing loving care to "Mrs. Pat." A service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with the Rev. Randy Riddle officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ashe Presbyterian Church, 220 Lynch Colvard Road, Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 or Harvest Hope Food Bank, P.O. Box 451, Columbia, South Carolina 29202 www.harvesthope.org. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com or at MyrtleBeachOnline.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Patricia Watson

May 15, 1924 - October 31, 2013