Mildred Boyette Watson

Dudley – Mrs. Mildred Boyette Watson, 78, of 152 Sleepy Creek Drive, died Thursday at her home.

A native of Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Dan Boyette and Effie Etheridge Boyette. Mrs. Watson was a former employee of Griffin’s Barbeque.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eugene Carpenter officiating.

Mrs. Watson is survived by her husband, Leslie Watson; a daughter, Lynn Patterson of Dudley; a sister, Louise Smith of Goldsboro; a brother, Lloyd Boyette of Goldsboro; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Pemberton.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-2 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at the residence.