Mrs. Lucy Bullock Watson

Lucy Nola Bullock Watson, “Sis”, was born to the late Maceo A. Bullock Sr. and Emma J. Bullock on July 22, 1941. She was called home by her God on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Sis was preceded in death by three brothers, Maceo A. Bullock Jr., Ronald L. Bullock Sr. and Mark A. Bullock; and one sister, Judith B. Paris. Sis received her education in the Durham County School System and graduated from Little River School in Bahama, NC. Shortly after graduating from high school, Sis received her Beautician’s License in New York. Sis returned to North Carolina and attended Durham Industrial Education (now Durham Technical Community College), where she earned her Nursing Degree and began employment at Duke University Medical Center. During her employment at Duke, Sis completed Advanced Licensed Practical Nurse Certification and became the Charge Nurse of Pediatric Cardiology. Sis retired from Duke after over 25 years of dedicated service. After retiring from Duke, Sis followed God’s inspiration and was licensed to preach the Gospel. She received her Certificate of License from the Gospel Ministry in 1995 and officially Ordained in 1999. She also served in Ministerial roles at New Calvary Baptist Church, Apex First Baptist Church, Morehead Avenue Baptist Church, and Cornerstone Community Church. Sis later became the Interim Pastor at New Red Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. Under her leadership, the Women’s Ministry and The Prayer Line were started. Sis is survived by her husband, Ronald C. Watson; one step-daughter, Bridgette Morris; one sister, Veda Sims; seven brothers, Bobby T. Bullock Sr. (Patricia), Lucious G. Bullock (Verna), John H. Bullock (Vanessa), Clinton S. Bullock Sr. (Peggy), Alvin L. Bullock (Linda), Connie M. Bullock (Shirley), and Kenneth H. Bullock (Joyce); five sisters-in-law, Cleopatra Bullock, Pearl Bullock, and Amenda “Jenks” Bullock, Linda Warmley, Clotilda McLauren; and two brothers-in-law, Raymond N. Paris and Ocha Watson; 15 nieces and 10 nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. A celebration of Lucy’s life will be held at New Red Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Red Mountain Road, Rougemont, North Carolina, 27572 on Saturday, November 16th; Family Visitation at 12:00 noon and Life Celebration Service at 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Lucy Bullock Watson will be laid to rest in New Red Mountain Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Lucy Bullock Watson

July 22, 1941 - November 10, 2019