Mrs. Eva Hattie Malette

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, Mrs. Eva Hattie Watson Malette, age 99, departed this life at Duke Hock Family Pavilion. With deep remorse, the family acknowledges her transitioning to eternal life. Eva Hattie Watson Malette was born on April 15, 1923, to George Weldon Watson, Sr. and Sarah Lineberry Watson in Chatham County in the small town of Siler City, North Carolina. She was the eighth of nine children and their fourth daughter. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Roosevelt, Elmo, Weldon, Robert, Delois, Ada, Kara, and Maezelle. Eva grew up in the loving care of a large family on the Watson Family land. Eva was a quiet and strong woman of faith who looked for opportunities to help others. She grew up attending Gees Grove A.M.E. Zion Church and Sunday School with her family. She attended the Chatham County Training High where she completed 11th grade, the highest level at that time. After graduating in 1941, she briefly moved to Durham, North Carolina and subsequently relocated to Philadelphia, PA to work. She eventually settled in Durham, North Carolina and later met and married Earle Malette and out of their union they had three children, oldest son, Stanford, daughter, Belinda, and youngest son, David. Eva and Earle were married 27 years before his passing in 1974. Her earliest employment began with her working at Watts Hospital and Duke University. She was later employed at the Blair House and Amphenol until her retirement. She was a loving, devoted, and self-sacrificing mother, grandmother, and friend. She was an avid gardener and took great pleasure in preparing delicious meals for family gatherings; and she loved to shop. She was very meticulous about her appearance and the cleanliness of her house. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved talking to family and friends about interesting news stories. Eva worshiped as a long-standing member of Russell Memorial C.M.E. Church and served as a Missionary for many years. She gained many lifelong friendships as a result of attending her beloved church. Eva was a very humble and sweet spirited person with a big heart, and lots of wisdom - she will be greatly missed. Eva leaves to cherish her memory three children, daughter, Belinda Malette and sons, Stanford Malette and David Malette; six grandchildren, Derrick, Tiphani, Michael, David, Jr., Alisa and Jaavid Malette; Mitchell Irving of Raleigh, North Carolina; several great grandchildren, of note: Nortica and Katiya Jones, Alia, Mia, and Bria Bell, Jewel Malette, and Jakeal Foster - and great-great grandchildren, Austin, Kai'lee, and A'mora Jones; one daughter-in-law Charlotte Malette, and grandson-in-law Kambui Bell. Many fond and happy times will be remembered by her host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Homegoing services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Eva Hattie Watson Malette are scheduled for Monday, October 3, 2022, at Russell Memorial CME Church, 703 S Alston Ave., Durham, North Carolina 27701, at 12:00 noon, with viewing from 11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. To view the Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Eva Hattie Malette through Zoom Live Stream: Please click the link below to join the webinar, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84624266780? Webinar ID: 846 2426 6780 Passcode: 350332

Mrs. Eva Hattie Malette

April 15, 1923 - September 22, 2022