Brookie Smith Watson Obituary

We bid farewell to Brookie Smith Watson of Garner, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 14, 2025 at the age of 81. Brookie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Smith and Eula Tart Smith; and her husband J. W. Watson. She is survived by: her children, Lemuel Watson (Tammy) of Four Oaks, Brent Watson (Tracy) of Garner, Sherry Putman (Mark) of Garner, Nancy Watson (Gary Graham) of Newton Grove and April Watson (Randy Stanley) of Smithfield; her brother Gary Smith (Jo Ann) of Angier; her grandchildren, Nicole Hayes (Jonathan), Brittany Stanley (Eric), Lauren Watson (Riley Austin), Thomas Stainback, Joshua Elmore and Brandon Putman; her great grandchildren, Madison Watson, Jessica Lee, Emma Hayes, Anna Stanley and Aubrey Stanley; and her nephew Myers Smith (Jen).