Martha Page Watt

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Martha Page Watt, 87, Of Batesville, Mississippi passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Batesville First Methodist Church, 119 Panola Avenue, Batesville, Mississippi 38606. The funeral service celebrating her life will begin immediately following the visitation, beginning at 2:00 PM in the church sanctuary with Reverend Newlie Long officiating. Martha graced this world with her presence on December 11, 1937 in Oxford, Mississippi, as one of the three daughters born to the late Paul Page and Vivian Heard Page Martha Watt, a devoted servant of her community and a gifted musician, passed away surrounded by love and gratitude for a life well lived. Known for her grace, talent, and unwavering dedication, she touched countless lives in Batesville and beyond. Music was not only Martha’s calling but also her lifelong passion. She came from a proud lineage of musicians and was deeply shaped by her heritage. Her father served as the band director at the University of Mississippi, and from an early age she learned that music was both a discipline and a gift to be shared. That legacy guided her throughout her life and became one of her greatest joys. Martha shared her musical gifts for many years as organist and pianist at First Baptist Church and First Methodist Church in Batesville, Mississippi. Her music became a source of comfort, celebration, and worship for generations, and she was respected for both her skill and her humble spirit. At First Methodist Church, she further served as a member of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and the Methodist Women, offering her time and leadership with quiet strength. Active in civic and social life, Martha was a member of the Garden Club and the Women’s Club, where she formed lasting friendships and contributed to the cultural life of her community. Her love of beauty and creativity also guided her professional life. She was the owner of Flower Co. and University Florist, businesses marked by excellence, artistry, and personal care. Through her work, she brought comfort during times of sorrow and joy during life’s milestones. Martha valued education and achievement. She earned a Certificate in Theory from Sherwood Music School in Chicago, Illinois, deepening her lifelong commitment to the study and practice of music. She was also a charter member of the Vaught Society and an active member of the Loyalty Foundation, reflecting her enduring support of higher education and community advancement. Martha will be remembered for her quiet dignity, her generosity, and the beauty she brought into the world—through music, flowers, and the way she lived her life. Her legacy endures in the places she served, the people she loved, and the many lives she brightened along the way. She leaves behind a loving family to continue walking the path of life in her absence: one daughter, Judy Watt of Oxford ,Mississippi; one son, W. Lee Watt and his wife Rhetta of Flowood, Mississippi; four grandchildren: Smitty Smith and wife Lindsay of Oxford, Mississippi; Katelyn Bullock and her husband Levi of Byhalia, Mississippi; Julia Ellis and her husband Austin of Jackson, Mississippi; and, Gray Watt and his wife Ann of Jackson, Mississippi; nine great grandchildren: Addy Grace Smith of Oxford, Mississippi; Wae Bullock, Hayes Bullock and Mary Douglas Bullock of Byhalia, Mississippi; Chandler Ellis, Knox Ellis, and Lily Ellis of Jackson, Mississippi; Davis Watt and Baker Watt of Jackson, Mississippi; one sister; Linda Neelly of New York. The loved ones whom departed from this life before her include: her beloved husband. William L. “Billy” Watt; parents, Paul Page and Vivian Heard Page; and one sister, Paula Page. In place of traditional flowers the family has requested that donations be given to the following organizations that were dear to Martha’s heart, the Ole Miss Athletic Foundation by clicking on the following link https://givetoathletics.com/donate/ and Batesville First Methodist Church https://batesvillefmc.com/giving/ . The staff at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is honored to serve the family during this challenging season of life. Condolences may be expressed online on her Tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeox.com

Martha Page Watt

December 11, 1937 - November 25, 2025

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