REV. ANNIE CORNELIA WATSON

Reverend Annie C. Watson passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at home in San Diego,
California. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Newton, Mississippi. Reverend Annie lived a life
filled with faith, passion and dedication to God, her family and friends, her church and
community. She was known for her unwavering kindness and deep love for her family and
friends.
Faith played an important role in Reverend Annie’s life. She was an ordained Itinerant Elder in
the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, and was deeply involved in her church.
Reverend Annie was the first African American female to plant an A.M.E. Church in the San
Diego area. She served 30 years before retiring from the pulpit ministry; and was the first
pastor of the church she planted, Paul E. Kidd A.M.E. Church in San Diego. She also served as
pastor of Prince Chapel by the Sea A.M.E. Church in La Jolla, California. Reverend Annie
volunteered her time in ministries to the homeless, and to those in need. She was committed
to uplifting others through mentorship and support.
Reverend Annie C. Watson leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Donna J. Alexander
and Reverend Denise L. Jackson; daughter-in-law, Jill Arrington; granddaughters, Eugena Ann
Wilkins (Eric), Melanie Marie Arrington; great grandchildren, Ajani Jack Wilkins, Kaya Wilkins,
Vivian Johnson, Ximena Campas; brother, Reverend James Evans; lifelong friend, Lois Hagood; a
host of nieces, and nephews, and a large extended family of sons and daughters in the ministry,
as well as many loving friends.
The family thankfully acknowledges the Hospice Care Team at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego,
for their devoted caregiving.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”

   II Timothy 4:7

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