Myrtle Helms Watson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Myrtle Aline Helms Watson, 94, of Matthews and formerly of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Through the blessing of hospice, she was able to do so at her home surrounded by family. The family would also like to specifically acknowledge and extend their appreciation for the love and support of Compassionate Care of Charlotte who cared for Myrtle in her home for the past 10 years. Myrtle was born in Fayetteville, NC, on June 1, 1925, the daughter of John Wilkes and Lessie Rogers Helms. She graduated with the Class of 1942 from Fayetteville High School. She married Charles Watson in 1945. They came to Charlotte where Charles worked in the printing business. They started their own company of Watson Offset Service. Myrtle also worked for many years for Delmar Studios in Charlotte. And while she enjoyed many things in life, she was a caring and loving soul who most enjoyed spending time with others. Myrtle is survived by a brother, John Rogers Helms, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Peggy Helms West. Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home of Matthews has been given the privilege of caring for Myrtle and her family. All services will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, in Fayetteville. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm at the Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, 500 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301. At 2:00 pm, all present will proceed to the Cross Creek Cemetery where a graveside service led by Mr. Michael Neddo will celebrate the life, love and blessing of this wonderful woman. She will then be laid to her final place of earthly rest next to her husband, Charles. Thank you for keeping the family in your thoughts, prayers and acts of kindness. You are welcome to take a moment to visit Myrtle’s tribute page and share your own memories, condolences and photos of this wonderful woman.

Myrtle Helms Watson

June 1, 1925 - September 17, 2019