Ann Kirkwood Watson, age 78, of Mayfield, KY passed away Saturday October 30, 2021 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN.
She was a retired school teacher from Mayfield Independent School System, and retired co-owner of Watson’s Food Center in Mayfield. She was also a member of the Seven Oaks Church of Christ. Ann was a Sunday School teacher at church and a very active volunteer.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard “Dick” Watson; one niece, Susan Kirkwood Martin of Mebane, NC; one great niece, Ashley Martin Green; one great nephew, Phillip Martin; 2 great-great nephews, Josiah Green and Nolan Martin.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Alan Watson, II., and Dr. William Breckenridge Watson; one brother, William Lynn Kirkwood; mother and step-father, Annie and Raymond Perkins as well as her father, Curtis Kirkwood.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM Wednesday November 3, 2021 at the Seven Oaks Church of Christ in Mayfield, KY. Josh Ketchum and Tyler Alverson will officiate. Inurnment will follow at a later date at the Highland Park Cemetery in Mayfield, KY. A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Wednesday November 3, 2021 at the Seven Oaks Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to New Pathways For Children in honor of Ann Kirkwood Watson, PO Box 10, Melber, KY 42069-0010. Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY is in charge of arrangements.