Annette Smith Watson, 72, formerly of Fremont went to her heavenly home Sunday, May 5, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.
 

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.
 

Mrs. Watson was born in Wayne County on June 27, 1951 to the late James Roy Smith Sr. and Eva Mooring Smith.  Her husband was the former pastor of Newton Grove Church of God, where she was a dedicated pastor’s wife.  Her dedication continued in helping as her husband later served as Chaplain for the prison ministry for the State of North Carolina.  Mrs. Watson was a current member of Patetown Church of God.  She was a true pastor’s wife and did many behind the scenes work because she loved her husband and mostly serving her Lord and Savior.
 

She is survived by her loving husband, Reverend J. Steve Watson; two daughters, Stephanie Rhyne of Goldsboro and Angela Clayton and husband, Bobby of Goldsboro; one brother, Billy Smith and wife, Jane of Goldsboro; one sister, Hope Smith and husband, Reggie of Goldsboro; one sister-in-law, Margie Smith of Goldsboro; six grandchildren, Kelly Bode (Joe), Britney Rhyne (Greg), Reagan Scheu (Clay), Christian Scheu (Sierra), Jonathan Clayton (Hailey) and Adalyn “Addie” Bennett and nine great-grandchildren.
 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by brother, James Smith, grandson, Bailey Scheu, and son-in-law, Kevin Rhyne.
 

The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 6 until 7: 30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro and other times at 107 Riverbend Place in Goldsboro.

Services entrusted to the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.