Obituary of Lydia Betito Watson

Lydia Betito Watson, 77, widow of Larry Thomas Watson, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Mrs. Watson was formerly employed by Santee Print Works. Surviving are two daughters, Joann Watson Branham (Harvey, Jr.) of Manning and Barbara Watson Vise of Sumter; six grandchildren, Jennifer Watson Markle, Christina Watson Brown, Johnathan Vise, Harvey Branham, III, Brandon Branham, Rachel Vise and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M. Sunday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.