Viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, (5PM-7PM) at Anderson Ragsdale
Memorial Chapel. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Bethel A.M.E. Church, with a burial following at Mount Hope Cemetery.
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Reverend Annie C. Watson passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at home in San Diego, California. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Newton, Mississippi. Reverend Annie lived a life filled with faith, passion, and dedication to God, her family and friends, her church, and community. She was known for her unwavering kindness and deep love for her family and friends.
Faith played an important role in Reverend Annie’s life. She was an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, and was deeply involved in her church. Reverend Annie was the first African American female to plant an A.M.E. Church in the San Diego area. She served 30 years before retiring from the pulpit ministry; and was the first pastor of the church she planted, Paul E. Kidd A.M.E. Church in San Diego. She also served as pastor of Prince Chapel by the Sea A.M.E. Church in La Jolla, California. Reverend Annie volunteered her time in ministries to the homeless and to those in need. She was committed to uplifting others through mentorship and support.
Reverend Annie C. Watson leaves to cherish her memory two daughters; Donna J. Alexander and Reverend Denise L. Jackson, daughter-in-law Jill Arrington, granddaughters; Eugena Ann Wilkins (Eric) and Melanie Marie Arrington, great-grandchildren; Ajani Jack Wilkins, Kaya Wilkins, Vivian Johnson, and Ximena Campas, brother Reverend James Evans, lifelong friend Lois Hagood, a host of nieces, nephews, a large extended family of sons and daughters in the ministry, as well as many loving friends.
The family thankfully acknowledges the Hospice Care Team at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego for their devoted caregiving.
