Well Ray Ann, another anniversary. Although missing you--your laughter and love of life--we can only imagine what a time you're having in the presence of our Lord while we yet tarry on this side of the Jordan.  This is our message of love to you on this day.

Joe and Jeanette

To My Loving Wife
Today will make 58 years of marriage. Girl, still missing you as always. I still carry all the great memories we shared together.

Happy Birthday my love. Still missing you as always.

Jeanette and I are remembering you today with fond memories of the time we spent eating your delicious cooking, visiting in your home, laughing, and just sharing our lives as friends. So much about this world has changed (some good and some not so good) since you were here -- often wonder what would be your perspective. What we are certain of, however, is that you are resting in the arms of God. 

Hello Mother, so much to share...time is moving along so fast. Your grandson is now 6 going on 7 this year. You would have really enjoyed him. I'm in Hawaii today working which I believe was one of your favorite destinations next to Montery and SanDiego. Missing you, however I'm knowing you are with the ancestors...Blessings your Son Jr..❤

My dear Ray Ann: Your presence, your generosity, your friendship, your Christlikeness -- oh, how you are missed and loved.

Thinking of you my friend as we are about to enter a new year-2023. It’s hard to believe it will be 16 years. I miss you as if you left today. Heaven is a beautiful place with you being there. ❤️

Cherishing & remembering you today, Ray Ann, and every day. May heaven be uplifted by the smile I miss always but especially on the anniversary of your transition to Glory,

On this day 59 years ago (!2/21/1963 ) We met. The best meeting of my life. So many memories. I can not begin to say how much I still miss you. I miss seeing you in the kitchen cooking Christmas dinner. I will be spending Christmas with our daughter and grandkids. Wishing u were here. Love always.

Heavenly birthday wishes to my dear friend and sister. I miss you so much but grateful for the memories. ❤️

Happy Heavenly Birthday RayAnn, I truly missed you girl…. Our talks and prayers

To my beautiful Aunt. I often think of your words of wisdom. I remember your elegance, kindness, and style.
We still miss you and speak of you often. ❤️ I love you.

This month mark 15 years. I thank God for the time we spent together. Girl I truly miss you. Your grandsons are really growing up, I wish that they could have known you. Love you always.

Dear dear Ray Ann: What a treasure you were to me and all who knew and loved you. Such long-standing friendships/relationships are becoming increasingly rare. Thank you for all you shared with Joe and I and for allowing God to use you to be thoughtful, generous, and Christ-like in so many, many ways. (Posted by Jeanette Debbs)

My sweet friend, Ray Ann. So today marks 15 years ago that you left us. It certainly doesn't seem like it's been that long. Oh how I still miss you dearly. My sister in love, my confidant, my dear friend. Gone much too soon. I will forever cherish our times together. Although you were on the west coast and I was on the east, the distance never affected our love for each other. So thankful for the precious memories I have. Continue resting in Jesus' precious arms. 

Happy birthday in heaven my friend.

Such a beautiful wonderful person....forever in my heart...she would be so proud of her grandsons...she did an amazing job everywhere she went.

ALWAYS MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN: I am so grateful to be allowed to make people aware that you were a friend to our family and, like all of the others, we miss the special things that we all shared together.  I remember  our gatherings, family events and travels. we laughed a lot because our humor mentality was the same, as well as our social and political views because James and Jeanette were too conservative (LOL). We miss you a lot Friend. 

Hi Mother, this morning would be 14 years that you are no longer physically with us. However, everyday you are in my spirit as I carry you with me all the days of my Life...❤, love you...Your Son
Jr.

Today isn’t a special day, but I thought about you today. If you only knew the impact you had on my life. You encouraged me to want more, to do more and be more. Impact is an amazing thing and you certainly had a profound impact on me. Thank you my sister and my friend. I can never forget you. Our closeness was beyond that of my biological sisters. We talked about EVERYTHING. Wish you were here to help me with the challenges of rearing adult children. I’ll just imagine what I believe you would have said or done. ❤️❤️ Loving and missing you today.

Girl, it's Thanksgiving and for some reason this one is hard for me. I really miss spending time with you. Seeing you in the kitchen cooking Thanksgiving dinner --some many wonderful memories. Miss your food--no one can cook like you.. Will me spending thanksgiving with our daughter and family. Missing You.

It’s been 13 years, and I still haven’t had a prayer partner like you girl. You will always be remembered and your home going was on the same day my only grandson was born who will be 13 years old. Rest In Peace until we meet again

To the best friend I ever had. Oh how I miss you. So thankful for all of the wonderful memories we shared. The awesome advice given during my career was priceless. The encouragement to get out and travel the world was so appreciated. Our first cruise and our first out of the country trip was with you and Jimmy. Oh how I miss our almost daily conversations. Thanks my sister in love. Thanks my friend. ❤️

This song breaks my heart. I lost my beautiful Moca queen in 2007 I would have given my life for hers without hesitation. I whispered in her ear while she was laying on the floor I Told her to go home and stop fighting. She heard me and left me forever. I wait to see her again. Life is truly to short. We are here today gone tomorrow. So treat others with love and respect. She was my wife & my lover-my soulmate-my best friend.

Girl, its been 12 years today, Still missing you. Your grandkids are growing up real fast. I tell them about you. Rest in peace my love

I thought of you today but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too.I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part.
God has You in his arms, I have You in my Heart. Loving you and missing you

55 years ago (Dec.22,1963) I met the woman of my life. She became my wife,we shared 42 years together. Girl, I sure miss you. You have 3 wonderful grandkids.

Good morning dear Mother it has been 10 years today. I so truly miss you I wish you could have met little J. The pain of your passing it's still so very prevalent however through prayer and remembering your words of wisdom has allowed me to keep moving. I had a conversation with someone who had asked me what it was like to lose a mother I explained there is no greater loss in life than to lose a mother and there is no words in the English language or any language to describe the pain. Missing you daily and praying for peace for all that have known you. Until I see you again love you son Junior

Today is not a good day, on this day 10 years ago I lost you. I would love to be able to spend time with you and talk about our grandkids. Girl I truly miss you. Love you always. Your Husband James.

Sunday, August 21,2016 we would have been togeather for 51 years. Baby girl i sure miss you. I spent Sunday with our kids and grandkids. Sure wish you were here with us. Rest in peace my love. Your husband.

Dearest Ray Ann,
We were co-workers when we worked for DMV in the 70's. You were the kindest, funniest, warmest person there. You were the kindest person I think I have ever met. It was as if you never had a bad day, Ray Ann. You always lifted me up. When I moved to WI, we wrote back and forth for several years, then I lost touch with you. Sadly, I found an obituary for you online years later. But, the Lord led me to Willie and we spoke about you on the phone so I could find out what happened. You married a wonderful man and he was so kind to me when we talked. I am sorry you are not with us in person but you are in your heavenly home now and safe in the hands of Jesus. I am so proud and happy to have known you. You always made me smile. I pray I will see you again one day in heaven. Jan

Happy Birthday dear Moma, I so miss you. You would be excited to know about your knew Grandson. He would be a joy fir your eyes. Love you, Jr

Today (2/1/2016) you will have been going 9 years. Girl i am still missing you. You will always be remembered and miss. I truly wish you could lived to see your grand kids. I am making sure that they know about you.
James

The Love of a Mother is Priceless! I so miss my Mother, it's been 9 years and there isn't a day that I don't think of her. Miss you Moma.
Love Jr.

As RayAnns & Willie's pastor, one of my favorite memories was at a Christmas banquet. They were dressed to the nines, best looking couple hands down. i told the audience after the dinner and program...'now there's a DJ that's going to play some music and if you want to dance, stick around, if you don't, sit over here w me and we'll laugh at everybody." RayAnn sat by me and said, "Pastor, we weren't raised to do no dancing." I said, "Ms RayAnn, sit here with me and we'll laugh at those worldly folks." Just about that time, the DJ hit Earth Wind and Fire's 'September'.  She jumped up and said, "Lord forgive me". And she went blazing out on that dance floor! Elder Willie just shook his head. RayAnn... I miss you.

RayAnn! As your pastor, I miss you so much. Your east-to-west smile and encouraging word. You were always the classiest lady in the room. Your church is putting your name on a memorial brick at our new campus that thousands will see. When they ask, 'who was RayAnn Watson' ? I'll say, 'sit down and let me tell you about that angel...' Randy Phillips

Dear Moma, I want to wish you a very Happy 69th Birthday, words can not express how much I miss speaking with you. Happy Birthday, your Son Jr.

Ray Ann you will never be forgotten. Your Love, Smile. I was Truly Blessed to have you as a sister in Love
There is a women who always keeps her head up high,
Her eyes sparkle like a bright star in the sky.
She has the stamina, beauty, and courage that one would admire,
Even the love and happiness one inspires.
She is a women that one can always count on,
And a women that sees no wrong.
Her beauty shines from the inside out,
It flows like a journey down a long route.
Her smile shines beautifully like the sun rising over the horizon,
And her intelligence, wisdom, and hard work are not surprising.
She is a genuinely caring women who goes the extra mile to help one in need or broken hearted,
And throughout all of her hard work, no one ever sees her fall apart.
Love You Much
TENA !!

Dear Ray Ann;
   Even though you have passed on, I am so happy tonight that I have found you! I have been searching for you  ... searching so that I could express my heartfelt gratitude for what you did for me that completely changed my life.
   In 1999, at the age of 51, I had been driving for Yellow Cab Co. of Sacramento for 15 years ( You were one of my regular clients. I drove you back and forth to the airport many times as you traveled often to Southern California for the Dept. of Parks and Recreation where you were employed). At that time I had been seeking employment with the State of California for well over a year and a half. I was almost ready to give up because, after all, I was now 51 years old and basically only had job experience in "cab driving". I thought "How is a 51 yr. old, with NO experience, going to get hired by the State ?? My worst fear was the fact that I had NO social security invested OR retirement at my age. The future was starting to look very bleak (AND fearful) to me. 
   Finally I had an enlightening thought: Add Ray Ann Watson as a character reference! I did ... and soon after I was hired by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles! I still remember your shout of joy when I told you!
   What I really wanted to tell you, Ray Ann, is what happened a year or two after I was hired. I was talking with the manager who was actually responsible for hiring me. She confided in me that the reason why I was hired was due to YOUR reference and to something that you had said ... a remark that you made to her: When you were asked "Would you hire him?" , according to her, your response was "IN A HEARTBEAT!".  She said that the authenticity of your remark was all she needed to hear.
   I have been wanting to share this with you for a long time. I'm sorry that I procrastinated in doing so. 
   I have been employed with the DMV for nearly 15 years now. I never cease to thank God for my job ... AND to thank God for Ray Ann Watson. Thank you for having the confidence in me (a lowly cab driver) that enabled you to say "In a heartbeat!"


   My Sincere Love to a Precious Soul,
   ... Dean Webster

Ray Ann is like the wind, We can't see her but she is always with us. She can not be forgotten. The Lord used his loving child for the purpose He called her for and then welcomed her home. We will always love you Ray.

Happy birthday my dear friend I missed your girl! I wish you can be here to celebrate my birthday this June! RIP my friend!

My dearest friend, Ray Ann oh how I missed you so much! I missed the prayers and laughter we shared and I missed your wisdom and advice whenever I called you! You were a woman who was very admired for your knowledge, your spiritual insight, your faithfulness, your planning and the way you carried yourself from head to toe! I love and miss you so much my friend! I know you are wearing your crown and enjoying the presence of our Lord! RIP my friend!

I am speechless in how I so much miss the other part of me. However I know that she is in a beautiful place looking to seeing us all someday soon. Love and miss you Mama. Willie Jr

Ray Ann was a ray of sunshine. She will always be remembered and held in our hearts forever.

Auntie, your beautiful smile and loving personality will be forever cherished and loved.

You're missed and will never be forgotten for the love, kindness, patience, attention, chastisement, teaching, nurturing and your Christ like demeanor. I'll always LOVE YOU!!!!

James

Ray Ann was a devoted mother and loving wife. She moved to Sacramento Calf at a extremely young age to live with her Aunt and Uncle. She attended & was a very active member (1961 to 2004) at St. Paul Baptist Churc