To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. Mrs. Mattie Essie Watson Booker, age 81, formerly of Blakelyville Road Clinton, S.C. went from labor to reward on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home.

Born September 26, 1942, Mrs. Booker was born to the late Lonnie Roy and Mattie J. Watson. She received her formal education from Bell Street High School and retired from the Torrington Company.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Booker Sr., one son: James Kendall Watson, two sisters: Shirley M. Gary and Edna Ruth Richey, one brother: Pringle Lee Watson and one devoted sister-in-law, "Partner in Crime," Mattie P. Watson, AKA, "Thelma and Louise."

Mrs. Mattie E. Booker leaves a rich legacy of love and cherished memories to her children: Jackie Watson Rojas of Bellville, NJ, Lonnie Dale Watson of the home, Angela (Clifton) Moore of Clinton, SC and Stanley Tyron Booker of Mauldin, SC Aunt, Ella Mae Murphy of Clinton, SC ; five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and two honorary grandchildren; three special nieces: Fredna Gary, Dedra Richey and Shirley Gary; two wonderful first cousins: Sandra Johnson and Brenda Dillard all of Clinton, SC.; the apple of her eye, her beloved dog, CoCo; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

The Celebration of Life is scheduled for:

1:00PM on Saturday May 18, 2024

Bethleham Grove Baptist Church Clinton, S.C.

final resting place in the church cemetery.

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