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Personal note from Dionne & Teja

Hello all,
Please visit the Events page to RSVP so we know who plans to attend Carole’s celebration. It means a lot to us to know who will be joining in honoring her life.

Items listed under Belongings are available to be claimed. If there’s something you’d like to keep in remembrance, please contact Dionne. A small donation and shipping cost are requested. Since Teja and I are not members of Delta Sigma Theta, and many of you are, we felt this would be a meaningful way for her sisters to hold on to a piece of her. Shipping cost are as follows for flat rate boxes, a large box ($26.30) , a medium box ($19.15) , and small is ($10.65).

Feel free to share this page with anyone who would want to honor Carole’s memory.

Thank you — we look forward to seeing you on the 3rd.

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Obituary

Carole M. Watson, a lifelong champion of community empowerment, social equity, and educational access, transitioned peacefully on June 1, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 3rd, 1944, to Frances Webb and Herman Chapman. Carole quickly moved and was raised in Detroit; Carole's deep commitment to justice and opportunity was rooted early. 

Carole married Donald Watson in 1970. On Valentine's Day in 1975, they gave birth to their only …

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Carole's Belongings

Some of Carole's things have been made available to friends and family.
Delta Sweater
Jeweled Elephant
Delta Journal
Crystal Elephant

Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Pilgrim Lutheran church

Favorites

What were Carole's favorite tv shows?
Matlock
Matlock
Matlock
What were Carole's favorite foods?
Seafood
Seafood
Seafood

Timeline

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Born

August 3rd, 1944
New Orleans, LA
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Graduated from college

1965
Earned Bachelor of Science
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Started a job at Social Studies Instructor

1967
Detroit, MI

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Other key details

Cause of death

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

17963 W Elizabeth Ave, Goodyear, AZ, USA

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