Pauline Horner Bowser Watson, 96, of Grand Blanc, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at her daughter’s residence in Grand Blanc, Michigan, of natural causes, after living a long and healthy life. She is now at home with the Lord, and has joined her beloved Andy, who preceded her on July 15, 1991 after battling bone cancer.
A graveside service was held at Mt. Laurel Cemetery, located on the mountain in Piketown, PA. She was buried next to Andy following a brief service conducted by Dr. William M. Haken, Pastor of Capital Baptist Church, Manada Hill, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC 29614, payable to the Andrew J. Watson Scholarship Fund.
Polly was born on August 14, 1911 in the Village of Dutch Hill, PA, to George Andrew Bowser and Vada Magadalene Horner Bowser. On September 21, 1935 Polly married Andrew J. Watson. She was an excellent cook and homemaker, friend to many and devoted to the Lord. Polly taught Sunday school for many years and worked behind the scenes in all of Andy’s political endeavors and his business success.
She had an untiring work ethic, was quick to laugh and a delightful little lady to family and friends. She is survived by four children, A. Jay (Lee) Watson, III of Mechanicsburg, PA; Sandra Watson (Robert) Burk of Grand Blanc, MI; Carol Watson (Barry) Beitzel of Gurnee, IL; Polli Watson Sphar of Laguna Woods, CA; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family across the country. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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