Watson, Judy Ann

Member Of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church

  • Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Judy Ann Watson
Judy Ann Watson

Judy Ann Watson, 65, was born on January 16, 1958, and passed away on April 28, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family.

She was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member of the Usher Board.

Judy received her education from the Akron, Oh., Public School system. She received her cosmetology license from Chattanooga Beauty Academy.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Fannie and Finley Beach, Sr.; brothers, Robert and Thomas Beach; sister, Beatrice Beach Rose Green.

Survivors include daughters, Marquitta and Michelle Beach both of Chattanooga; sister, Fannie (Michael) Lamb, Rossville; brothers, Finley Beach, Jr. of Rossville, Terry Carter, Lafayette, Al., Charles Beach, West Pointe, Ga.; five grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; aunts, Johnnie Ruth Jackson, Lanette, Al. and Willie Dale Carter, Roanoke, Al.; uncle, Eddie Lewis Carter, Roanoke, Al.; special friends, Emily Wright, Robert Elder, Deborah Reel, and Richard Watson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Friday, May 12, at the funeral home.

A 12:00 PM funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 13, in the chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.

Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Gardens.

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