Jimmie K. Watson, 85, of Roswell, GA. died on January 2, 2015 in Marietta, GA. Ms. Watson moved to Roswell from Atlanta in 1978. She grew up working on a farm in Holland GA and never forgot how to grow a wonderful garden or catch a fish. Ms. Watson was preceded in death by her parents William Thomas Kellett and Abbye Lena Chambers Kellett; sisters Dorothy Nour, Marynell Kellett, and Mozelle Kilcrease; and brothers William Thomas Kellett, Jr. and John Frank Kellett, Sr. She is survived by her sister Betty Bush, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Ms. Watson was a graduate of Crawford Long Nursing School and McCloud School of Anesthesiology, and was employed by Physician Specialists in Anesthesia, PC, for almost 40 years, retiring in 1995. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Ms. Watson participated in pioneering heart surgeries that were undertaken at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the time. One physician always requested that Ms. Watson put his patients to sleep because she made the patients feel more relaxed and they often commented about how comfortable they felt.
Ms. Watson was an avid sports fan. She played basketball in high school and college, but she loved nursing so much that she gave up a semi-pro basketball career to continue her nursing. She had an ability to quote a wide variety of statistics on basketball, football, baseball, hockey and even her least favorite, golf. She was known to be an excellent listener, a generous giver, thankful in every way, was adored by her family and was always a loyal friend. Ms. Watson enjoyed traveling throughout her life. She had been to all of the states except Hawaii, and especially loved Alaska, and enjoyed England and Scotland. Camping and hiking were hobbies as were birdwatching and photography. The First Baptist Church of Roswell was her church home.
Funeral services for Ms. Watson will be at her childhood church of New Hope South Baptist Church in Holland, Georgia at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 10, 2015 with Rev. Andrew Kellett officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope South Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tom Hawkins, John F. Kellett, Jr., Andrew Kellett, Scott Sparks, Jason Kellett, and Scott Eli Sparks. Ms. Watson will be in state at New Hope South Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to either church, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been made with Mason Funeral Home in Summerville, Georgia.






