Lotie Lucille Watson Cain (1935-2022)
Lotie Lucille Hyler, 86, was called from this life to the glorious presence of the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
She was born on Dec. 5, 1935, in Moscow, Tenn., to Charles and Carrie Mae (Robinson) Hyler. She was the eldest of many siblings to follow, which would include a stepsister.
Her birth father, and later her stepfather, Johnnie Sanders, both predeceased her. Her mother, Carrie Mae, would later be called home to glory in July 2011.
As a child, Lotie was talented and industrious. She began assisting and supporting her mother and younger siblings from an early age on the farm and in the various places they resided. Her faith was strong from her childhood, and she always acknowledged a close and personal relationship with “my Father in heaven.”
She later married her first husband, W.C. Watson Sr., on Feb. 14, 1953, who is now deceased. To this union, seven children were born, whom she always cherished. She and her children would also come to embrace within their family, a stepsister, Thelma. She was always a hard worker who worked for many years at the Watkins Café and the Warwick Industrial Plant (which later became Sanyo), in Forrest City.
Lotie was a truly anointed woman of faith who taught and modeled for her children a strong belief and love for God, and a strong appreciation for education and life achievement. Her warm and caring spirit not only impacted her siblings and her children but spilled over to her relatives and the church and community she served.
She would later marry Mr. Alonzo Cain, and was known by all around as Mrs. Cain, a sweet, loving, generous and kind woman who was beloved and respected near and far.
Mrs. Lotie Watson Cain was a long-time, devoted member of the New Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church of Forrest City. She was known to be a supporter of pastors, and particularly of her current pastoral leadership, Rev. and Mrs. James Brooks. Mrs. Cain faithfully served with several ministries within Rising Sun, including the missionary society, the beautifying auxiliary, and with the pastor’s aid committee. In her personal walk of faith, she often declared that she was called to a ministry to serve “the poor, the sick and the needy.” She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Arkansas.
Her last six years of life were spent in the loving care of her son and daughter-in-law, Theodis and Fran Watson, in Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Lotie Watson Cain was predeceased by her parents, her stepfather, and her stepsister, Martha Sanders. A sister, Frances Smith, and a brother, Dallas Sanders, also preceded her in death, along with her husband, Alonzo Cain.
She leaves to mourn her life of love and service, her seven children, Walter A. Watson, W.C. Watson Jr. (Annie), Theodis Watson (Francelle), Earnestine Campbell, Lillian L. Miles (Walter), Laverne Watson and Deborah R. Neal (Harry); a stepdaughter, Thelma Parham; siblings, Charles Hyler, Clyde Hyler, Bill Hyler (Bonita), Ervin Hyler (Queen), Dyann Brooks (James), Henry Sanders, Betty Sanders-Lewis and Johnnie Sanders; 14 grandchildren (one deceased), 23 great-grandchildren (one deceased), and seven greatgreat-grandchildren. In addition, Mrs. Cain is survived by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and admirers who will long cherish and honor her memory.
Visitation will be Friday, July 15, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the New Rising Sun M.B. Church.
The funeral service for Lotie Watson Cain, 86, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Forrest City, will be Saturday, July 16, 2022, at noon at the New Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. Dr. W.C. Watson Jr., delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery.
Miles Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.