Hallie Emma Watson

Hallie Emma Watson, 84, of Chincoteague Island, Va passed away peacefully after a three year battle with cancer on February 14th, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Hallie was born on October 22nd 1936 on Chincoteague, VA, the daughter of the late Clifton Randolph Jester and Emma Elizabeth (Fletcher) Jester.

She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Edward John Watson ( Eddie), children Rev. Robert Randolph Johnson (Bobby) and his wife Lynne, Robert Elmer Johnson Jr. (Elmer), William Frederick Johnson ( Billy) and fiancé Diana, daughter Amelia Denise Stevens and husband Allen, and her brother, Warner Jester. Also, her grandchildren: Rev. C. Starr Johnson and wife Maria, Brandy N. Matthews and husband Christian, C. Todd Johnson, Michael Freeny & fiancé Dawn, Casey Johnson, Robert Elmer Johnson III ( Rob), Windy Mason, Lori Johnson, Jesse Johnson and his fiancé' C.W., Billy-Jo Johnson and Kevin Dwayne Johnson; sister in law, Ethel Bradley and her husband Pat; several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren.

One of her most special companions whom she adored was her little dog "Tina." If you were coming to visit, Tina announced your coming, she would watch you and Hallie to see if you loved her…and then would bark when you were leaving because, she just had to tell you she now wanted you to stay.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Johnson, sisters, Kathryn, Margaret, and Judy, a grandson, Joshua Smullen and granddaughter, Sabrina Thornton, and four brother in laws, Robert Sr., Raymond, Arthur, and Jimmy Watson.

Hallie loved people and when talking you would inevitably usually hear the words…" Bless their hearts!"

She worked at many area restaurants over the years and enjoyed serving Teaguers as well as visitors to our beautiful Chincoteague Island. Bobby her son saw what a good waitress could be by his Mom’s example and loves it to this day when he can get a top-notched waitress that asks: " Do you want more coffee!"

A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 7 to 9 Pm at the Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. on Chincoteague Island, VA.Funral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2 PM at the Union Baptist Church on Chincoteague Island, Va with the Rev. Kevin Eley, Rev. Bobby Johnson, and Rev. Star Johnson officiating.

Interment will be held in John Taylor Memorial Cemetery in Temperanceville, Va.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Riverside Shore Hospice, 25379 Lankford Hwy. Suite A, Onley, VA 23418

Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. on Chincoteague Island, VA. Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com

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