Brownlie Maxwell

Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home P.A.
1010 E. Palmetto Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
[email protected]
(321) 723-2345
Brownlie & Maxwell Funeral Home | Melbourne Florida

Payton Kathleen Watson

Born on July 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Florida
Departed on January 27, 2022 in Grant-Valkaria, Florida

With deepest sorrow we announce that Payton Kathleen Watson, our beloved daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend left this world unexpectedly on January 27, 2022. She was born in Melbourne, Florida on July 12, 2020 to Tim and Jessica Watson.

Whether a play date, Sunday dinner or a visit from family, Payton took delight in being with those who loved her. She loved learning to play the piano, reading books, throwing a frisbee or ball, boats, and being outside in nature. She was drawn to animals and flowers, and shared her joy with those around her. Payton inspired us to live in the moment and cherish the simplest things in life. We will always remember her infectious smile that was often instigated by her fur brothers Murphy and Parker, and her strawberry blonde hair which was either wild bed head or soft sweet ringlets. She could be shy and sometimes a little stubborn, but when you finally got to know her, she would reveal her caring personality. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed.

When you think of Payton, celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest.

Payton was preceded in death by her great grandmothers (maternal) Kathleen Tuten and (paternal) Mary Hughes; great grandfather (paternal) Jerome Watson; and Aunt Kimberly Tuten. She leaves behind her parents Tim & Jessica Watson; grandparents Keith & Debbie Tuten and Jerry & Kathleen Watson; great grandmother Pat Watson; great grandfathers Robert Tuten and William Hughes (recently passed); numerous aunts and uncles and countless cousins. She loved spending time watching birds and interacting with chickens, ducks, and horses with her cousin Rachel and will miss hugs from her friends Briana, Lauren, and Uncle Dax.

Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home has been entrusted with her funeral arrangements. A memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11am. The family invites all who knew Payton to attend to celebrate her life. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, Payton’s family would appreciate donations in her name to the Town of Grant Valkaria for the construction of a toddler playset at the community park.

Grant Valkaria

Guestbook Entry

 
 
 
 
 
 
Fields marked with * are required.
Bob Tuten (Papa) from Melbourne, FL
February 28, 2022
  My little PK you didn't stay with us long enough to know the name tag I had given you. You knew me as Papa and called me that. Given a little more time and you would have responded to PK.    You came into this world during the Covid pandemic. I live at The Fountains a Senior Living Facility here in Melbourne, FL and the rules were if you leave the property for any reason other than a doctor's appointment, you must self isolate in your apartment for 2 weeks. Meals and other services were delivered to your apartment. As soon as your were home from the hospital and settled in I told management at The Fountains that I had to go see my brand new great grand daughter and that I would self isolate upon return later that evening.     I got to hold you for the first time which was such a delight. As your grew you developed a smile that became infectious.    As we grew older, you approaching 1 1/2 years and me bearing down on 95, I could get reactions out of you by bribery i.e.holding up a cracker or cookie in one hand and holding the other hand up in a hi-five sign and you would slap my hand for the cracker. Or I would point to my cheek and smack. You would plant a wet one there for the cracker.    PK you have made so many people happy including many outside the family. I have gotten so many oohs and ah from my friends and neighbors when I show them the video of you and your dog Murphy romping on the floor. And I will never forget your mother trying to get you to connect words such as I love you Papa. It always came out love Papa. Oh. and the video of you in your Halloween costume, a wet suit with a small scuba tank on your back. As you were scooting across the floor someone called out '"Payton". You grabbed the mouth piece and put it in your mouth then took off running again.    All my love to my precious Little PK. I know you are making the other angles laugh. Papa   
Permalink
Please wait...
Print Friendly, PDF & Email