I Do
12.28.1975
Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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Take You...
Until death parts us 3.9.2019
Goodbye my love, until we meet at the feet of Jesus in eternity. Your loving husband Hubert 3
My Other Half
HYACINTH
JANICE
In life we were never really apart Because we grew to the beat of the same mother’s heart Now death has taken you… torn us physically apart But I continue to carry you in my own heart
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The Inner Circle Hyacinth: A bell-shaped fragrant flower - and that you were. We have been blessed to hear the ringing of your voice in our lives as it affirmed, scolded, and instructed us. Your jovial fragrance filled our world with smiles, optimism, and at times playful annoyance. You blossomed with every opportunity you had to share your culinary creations and took pleasure in filling our bellies with love. The garden of our lives will never be the same without you; you are a flower that can never be replaced. Your fading has rocked the earth beneath us, and our world is forever changed. Tin, mommy, mom‌ it grieves our hearts to say goodbye. You will always be an integral part of our lives and we will miss you dearly. Rest in peace. Hubert, Maureen, Melissa, and Jason
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Eulogy H
yacinth Lee Campbell was born on September 27, 1954 in Kingston, Jamaica, to Ivan Samuel Campbell and Edith Icyline Campbell. She was the twin of Janice May Campbell and one of the five siblings remaining alive. Her parents moved to the parish of Clarendon where she attended May Pen Primary School and later Eureka Preparatory School.
Hyacinth migrated to Florida with her mother and her siblings on August 16, 1971 and continued her education at Ft. Lauderdale High School. After graduation, she completed a course as a Nurse’s Assistant at Sheridan Vocational Technical Institute. On completion, she was employed at Broward General Medical Center (now known as Broward Health). Hyacinth gave birth to her first child, Maureen, on February 20, 1974. In a short while, she answered a call that led her to give birth to a newness of life in Christ. On June 15, 1975, Hyacinth accepted the Lord and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and became a member of Banner of Love Apostolic Church, Fort Lauderdale. She was active in various ministries including being a choir member. Hyacinth went back to her homeland Jamaica and married her childhood sweetheart Hubert Watson on December 28, 1975. The union produced two children, Melissa and Jason, who joined Maureen in the circle of love that permeated the home. Hyacinth later transferred her church membership to Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic where she was ordained as a Missionary. She had a special love for cooking and enjoyed experimenting with different dishes. As a result of her love for the art, she joined the cooking staff at the church where she prepared meals for various church events including the annual conventions.
Hyacinth continued working at Broward General while raising her children. Her love for children led to her decision to start her own day care business in her home. This new career resulted in her making a significant impact on the lives of all her babies as well as their parents. She remained committed to the ministry at Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic and continued to provide care for numerous children until her death. Hyacinth was a jovial and happy person yet lived a quiet personal life. She did not complain about anything to anyone. She always maintained a positive outlook on life and always said “The Lord will take care.�
Hyacinth Lee Watson left us suddenly on Saturday morning March 9, 2019. There was no opportunity to say goodbye; our hearts are broken. We are all in complete shock and disbelief. We will remain strong, knowing that she is in a place of quiet rest where she no longer has to deal with the cares of this world. Her life and death reminds us that we should be ready at all times. Hyacinth is survived by her husband Hubert; children Maureen, Melissa, and Jason; sisters Joycelyn, Janice, and Dawn; brother Danyell; grandchildren Alyssa, Alexis, Josef, and Jonathan. She also leaves nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, many church brothers and sisters and countless friends to mourn.
We will never forget you Hyacinth. Rest in peace.
Banner of Love (BOL) Apostolic 2440 NW 14th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Elder D. McFarlane - Pastor
The BOL family is deeply saddened by the sudden death of our dear sister Hyacinth Watson. We extend condolences to Deacon Watson, Maureen, Melissa, and Jason, her extended family and also her family at Bethel United Apostolic. Sister Hya’s spiritual birth started at BOL in 1975. She has remained faithful and committed to the cause of Christ until her death. We will miss her very much. We will always remember the fond memories we shared and the invaluable contribution she has made to the body of Christ. May her soul rest in peace.
Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic) 2900 NW 27th Avenue Oakland Park, FL 33311 Elder Delton McDonald - Pastor
TRIBUTE TO MISSIONARY HYACINTH WATSON Missionary Hyacinth Watson, a woman of God H appy, always had a ready smile Y oung at heart, fun-loving A dventurous, willing to take on new challenges C are-giver extraordinaire, nurtured countless children, treated them all as her own I nspiring, words of encouragement flowed from her lips N ever quitting in the face of challenges T rusted friend to many H eld firm to faith in Jesus Christ We salute a virtuous woman, a sister, a wife, a mother, a missionary. Missionary Watson’s life expressed the love of Jesus in uncountable ways. We celebrate her Christian witness and look forward to meeting when the redeemed are gathered in.
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Homegoing Celebration Ambassador Sent: September 27, 1954
Ambassador Recalled: March 9, 2019
Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic 2900 NW 27th Avenue, Oakland Park FL 33311 Saturday, March 30, 2019 10:00 a.m. Officiating Ministers Elder Delton McDonald - Pastor Elder Richard Mullings 9
Order of Service Elder Delton McDonald - Moderator
Processional Opening Payer
Congregational Hymn
Scripture Revelation 21:1-7
Elder Delton McDonald Walking in the King’s Highway Missionary Joy Durrant (friend)
Song Sis. Beverly Barrett (friend) At the Midnight Cry Scripture Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Mitzie Watson (sister-in-law)
Tribute Our Journey from BOL
Sis. Winsome Battiste (Banner of Love Representative)
Song I Have a New Life
Bethel United Choir
Poem Erica Campbell-Giles (niece) Tribute
Clayton Mullings (friend)
Poem Marcia Crosse (cousin) Song Teisha Palmer (friend) Soon will be Done Tribute Grandchildren Tribute Tribute
Janice Williams (twin sister)
Jason Watson (son)
Song Gloria Daley (cousin) It is Well With my Soul Eulogy Eudith Jackson (cousin) Congregational Hymn In the Great Triumphant Morning Message Elder Richard Mullings Prayer for the Family Recessional When We All get to Heaven 10
Songs of Hope WALKING IN THE KING’S HIGHWAY We shall see the desert as the rose, Walking in the King’s highway; There the rain shall come upon the ground, There’ll be singing where salvation goes, Walking in the King’s highway; Walking in the King’s highway. And the springs of water will be found, Walking in the King’s highway. [Refrain] Refrain There’s a highway there and a way, There no ravenous beast shall make afraid, Where sorrow shall flee away; Walking in the King’s highway; And the light shines bright as the day, For the purified the way was made, Walking in the King’s highway. [Refrain] Walking in the King’s highway. We shall see the glory of the Lord, Walking in the King’s highway; And behold the beauty of His Word, Walking in the King’s highway. [Refrain]
No unclean things shall pass o’er here, Walking in the King’s highway; But the ransomed ones without a fear, Walking in the King’s highway. [Refrain]
IN THE GREAT TRIUMPHANT MORNING In the great triumphant morning, In the great triumphant morning, When we hear the Bridegroom cry, When the harvest is complete, And the dead in Christ shall rise, And the dead in Christ shall rise, We’ll be changed to life immortal, We’ll be crowned with life immortal, In the twinkling of an eye, Christ and all the loved ones meet, And meet Jesus in the skies. In the rapture in the skies. [Refrain] Refrain We shall all rise to meet Him, We shall all rise to greet Him, In the morning when the dead in Christ shall rise We shall all rise to meet Him, We shall all rise to greet Him, And shall have the marriage supper in the skies.
In the great triumphant morning, All the kingdom we’ll possess, Then the dead in Christ shall rise, Reign as kings and priests eternal, Under Christ forever blest, After meeting in the skies. [Refrain]
In the great triumphant morning, What a happy time ’twill be, When the dead in Christ shall rise, When the Lord descends in glory, Sets His waiting children free, And we meet Him in the skies. [Refrain]
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We Shall Miss You We stand motionless, consumed in grief, Sorrow has arrived, with smiles as a thief We’re gathered here, to mourn and cry, Our questions pointing at the clear blue sky.
Why did you go? Why did you leave? Life without you is so hard to conceive Our hearts are damaged and scarred severely We shall miss you dearly… We shall miss you much more dearly. For having you in our lives, we’ve all been blessed But now the time has arrived for you to rest, We promise to cherish our memories of you, You shall live in our hearts and all that we do. Affectionately Joycelyn Wilson-Ost, Danyell Campbell Janice Williams, Dawn Hopwood
A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. -Isadora James 12
Grandma’s Garden
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Tribute from England To Deacon Watson, Maureen, Melissa, and Jason, please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences. Sister Watson leaves behind a void that cannot be filled. Hyacinth Watson or Sister Watson as I fondly called her, was without doubt or question a truly remarkable woman who I had the privilege of having in my life. Our family merged into one after my first vacation to Florida, back in 1998, when she and Deacon Watson welcomed me into their home. Ever since that day I can say we kept that precious bond. She was a unique woman with a humble spirit, filled with love, and she always had something to give. Although I lived in England, she never failed to keep in touch or have time for me and likewise me for her. We would laugh and talk for hours on the phone. I will miss those calls. Not hearing her voice will be a painful reality indeed. Although time was short, I give God thanks for her life and most of all for allowing our paths to cross. Sister Watson was a woman of beauty, virtue, and unforgettable class and style. Although I am shaken by her sudden departure, I trust in God for His keeping care of this beautiful soul. May she find rest in the arms of her Savior. We love and miss you dearly but look forward to seeing you some sweet day. You will never be forgotten my dear Sister. Sleep on in eternal rest. In loving memory - Sister Maureen Robertson and Family (England UK)
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Down Through the Years
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Acknowledgments Thank You
The family of Hyacinth Lee Watson wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern, and kindness shown to them during this hour of bereavement. May God continue to bless you all. Professional Funeral Services Elijah Bell Funeral Home & Cremation Services 3750 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
Concept Design & Editing Annette Taylor-Spence Love CareFronting 954-439-5615 Printing Pentecostal Tabernacle International, Inc. www.PenTab.org 305-651-9696 Graphic Design & Layout Shawn Ferguson Gracious Grafx Studios www.GraciousGrafx.com 954-515-9016
Please join the family for a season of reflection, fellowship, and refreshing. Repast Tamarac Community Center 8601 W. Commercial Blvd, Tamarac FL 33351
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At Rest Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central 499 NW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 Pallbearers Jason Watson (son) Christopher Hopwood (nephew) Corey Hopwood (nephew) Barrington Smith (friend) Minister Rupert Batiste (friend) Andrae Gooden (friend)
Graveside Songs I’ll Fly Away
When the Roll is Called up Yonder
Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away; To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there
Chorus I'll fly away, Oh Glory I'll fly away; (in the morning) When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away (I'll fly away). When the shadows of this life have gone, I'll fly away; Like a bird from prison bars has flown, I'll fly away (I'll fly away) Chorus Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away; To a land where joy shall never end, I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
Chorus When the roll, is called up yon-der, When the roll, is called up yon-der, When the roll, is called up yon-der, When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise, And the glory of His resurrection share When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there
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Goodbye My Loves It was a sudden shock… no time for goodbye I know, you are questioning the reason why Why was there no time to prepare? No way of knowing the end was near Does it help if I tell you I was prepared? That I was ready in case my Savior appeared Will the pain ease if I remind you I surrendered all? Did so from the day I answered His call
Do not mourn as if there is no hope Seek Jesus – He will help you to cope I know it’s difficult… answers I can’t give I only know I died… but yet I live One day we will meet around the throne One day when that trumpet is blown Follow me… for death or rapture, be ready Walk with Jesus… remain faithful and steady By Annette Taylor-Spence
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