Mary M. Watson (Monnie), age 87, passed away on March 21, 2021. She was born on March 11, 1934 to the late Pauline M. and Howard D. Derrick in Nashville, Tennessee. Mary is also preceded in death by her husband, Ray P. Watson; brothers, Bill Derrick, Eddie Derrick, and Tommy Derrick; granddaughter, Amanda D. Watson; and daughter-in-law, Risa Watson. Mary is survived by sons, Gene Watson (Jackie) and Steve Watson; daughters, Paula Estes and Cookie Pond; sister, Polly Curran; brothers, Jim Derrick, Mike Derrick, and Bob Derrick; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from four o’clock to eight o’clock at Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at noon at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.