Mrs. Emily Watson, 83, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on June 26, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Watson was born on January 31, 1937 to the late Percy and Maggie Harmon Overstreet.  She lived most of her life in Cook County and was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Community Calvary Holiness Church.

Mrs. Watson is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Renae and Daniel Cassity and Rena Watson; two grandchildren: Jonathan Cassity and Dori Watson, all of Adel; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Zollie Watson; two sisters, Hazel Jordan and Mary Brannon; and two brothers, Aubrey Overstreet and Edward Overstreet.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Community Calvary Holiness Church with Rev. Brad Fuller and Rev. Ashley Way officiating.  Mrs. Renae Cassity provided the eulogy.  Barry Waters sang "Supper Time," Ann Gaskins sang "This Is Just What Heaven Means to Me" and Terry Giddens played piano.  Other special musical selections were "On the Banks of the Promised Land" and "It Is Well With My Soul."  Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.  Jeff Bullard, Jason Bullard, Jody Bullard, Shawn Thrift, Brian Delk, Lonnie Salters, Dewayne Ruis and Freddie Stone served as active pallbearers and Jimmy Bullard, Speedle Bullard, Carl Delk, Lawton Watson, Buddy McGill, Carroll Bullard and Woodrow Hancock served as honorary pallbearers.  The Ladies of the Church were seated as honorary members of the family.   Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Boone Funeral Home, Inc. at 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com.