Pauline Lindsey Davis Watson


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May 7th, 2008

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  • Death Date: May 7, 2008

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Biography: Pauline Lindsey Davis Watson also known as” PLD” of Little Rock, died Wednesday, May 7, at her home. She was born in Little Rock on October 8, 1920 to Katharine Lindsey and Samuel Preston Davis, Jr. She was a descendant of an Arkansas Pioneer Family. An ancestor was Kaleb Lindsey, the first Methodist Minister in the Arkansas Territory. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dr. Charles Watson, the first neurosurgeon in Arkansas, and her brother, Colonel S. Preston Davis, III. She is survived by her daughters, Lindsey Watson Huckabay of Little Rock, and Olivia Watson Neill and her husband, Dr. John C. Neill of Jackson, MS; grand daughter, Katharine Lindsey Allen Adams and her husband, Gene Darrow Adams, Jr. of Little Rock, grandsons, Robert Watson Neill of Atlanta, GA, John Chalmers Neill, Jr. of Jackson, MS and great grand daughter, Katharine Lindsey Adams of Little Rock. PLD graduated from Little Rock High School. She attended Little Rock Junior College, Hendrix College and graduated from the University of Tennessee where she was a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity. She was a debutante at the Country Club of Little Rock. She was a life long member of Little Rock’s First United Methodist Church where her family has been members for eight generations. Mrs. Watson was a past president of the Pulaski County and State Medical Auxiliaries, past president of the aesthetic club, past president of the Ada Thompson Memorial Home, and past president of Forest Park PTA. She was a member of the Colonial Dames of America, the Junior League of Little Rock, the Edelweiss Club, the Arkansas Arts Center, the Thursday Book Club, Chi Omega Alumnae Club, the Country Club of Little Rock, Lakeside Country Club, Springlake Country Club, and member and secretary for forty years of the Mt. Holly Cemetery Association.Mrs. Watson attended Camp Waldemar in Texas, Ecole Champlain in Vermont, and was once Queen of Cotton in Memphis, Tennessee. The family wishes to extend thanks to Mrs. Watson’s caregivers: Leavi Givens, Mary Adams, Marie Drone, Theresa Johnson, Cynthia Robinson, Ira Tucker, and Rose Holmes. Deepest thanks also goes to Dr. Ray and Mrs. Jouett for their compassion for the Watson family throughout the years and at the end of Mrs. Watsons life. There will be a funeral service at Little Rock’s First United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 AM officiated by Dr. Michael Mattox. Burial will follow in Mt. Holly Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 723 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 or to your favorite charity.

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Phyllis Barrier
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Lindsey, I am sorry to learn of your mom's recent death. You're in my thoughts and prayers!

Jan Eastwood
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Lindsey, you are in my daily prayers each day during this difficult time of life changes. I send a special hug of friendship and love.
Bev (Montgomery) Dunaway
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Lindsey, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Even though I didn't know her well, I know my mom grew up with her...just like we grew up together. I can remember her speaking fondly of PLD. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and your family...and having to say another goodbye to those folks who provided us with such a wonderful upbringing. Love and peace to all of you in the upcoming days.
Andrea Leibs Statman
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Lindsey,

I was so sorry to hear about your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andrea



Marilyn Brodie Archer
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Lindsey, May God bless you as the memories of the past sustain you during these difficult days of the present. Marilyn Brodie Archer, Hall High class of 1964
Sharon Woodard Dyke
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Hi, Lindsey, it has been a long, long time since we've seen each other. We live in Texas now so it's hard to get back for all the reunions big and small, but I think about our class lots of times. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. She certainly had a long and fulfilling life, but it's so hard to lose a parent.... I think our mothers most of all. Please know I understand how hard this is for you and your sisters, but, in time, the sadness will pass and the terrific and funny things about your mother will surface and give you all something wonderful to remember. Sharon
Helen Dickey Stewart
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Lindsey, Olivia, and Katharine,

Our family is thinking about yours during this time. She lived a long and wonderful life, and I have happy memories playing with Katharine in their house!!!

Hugs,

Helen, Kevin, Robert, and Patrick
Southern Neurosurgery Staff
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief and sorrow.

Paula, Nadene, Sandra, Claudia, Philip and Frank

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