Verdie Jane Hudson age 96 of Watertown, died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 16, 1921, daughter of the late Jesse Monroe Agee and Vallie Lee Agee. Verdie was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Hudson in 2007; a great grandson, Zachary Close; sons-in-law, Arnold Wingate and Don Lawrence; sister, Myrtle Agee and brothers, Hobert and Roy Agee. Verdie was a longtime faithful member of the Watertown First Baptist Church where she taught the Fidelis Sunday School Class for over 50 years. She was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. Verdie is survived by her children, Bettye Lawrence of Old Hickory, Nancy Close of Watertown, Kay Wingate of Watertown, Doris Barnes and her husband, Byron of Watertown, Roger Hudson and his wife, Karen of Murfreesboro; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews including Ruth Hudson Denney of Brush Creek. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at the Watertown First Baptist Church with Rev. Don Mathis, Rev. Tom Suiter and Roger Hudson officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 4-8 p.m. on Monday and 10 a.m. till service time on Tuesday. Pallbearers, Alan and Michael Lawrence, Dwayne, Daryl and David Close, Daniel Hudson, Matthew and Nathan Barnes, Brian Baskin, Jay Wingate, Greg Allison, Mitchell Lea. Honorary pallbearers, Fidelis Sunday School Class. Interment at Jones Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Watertown First Baptist Church Building Fund. The family wishes to thank Dr. Hardie Sorrels and his staff, Gentiva-Kindred Hospice and caregiver Linda Stephens for all their love and care.