Tina Watson

Tina Louise Grisham Watson - age 63 of Lebanon passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Betty Grisham and brothers, Chris Lawson and Andy Grisham.
Tina is survied by her daughters, Autumn (Hunter) Bowman and Joanna (Markeese) Rucker; grandchildren, Braxton and Marley; brother, Kerry (Sarah) Lawson; sister, Bambi Grisham Justice; nephew, Chris (Amy) Lawson; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Tina was a beautiful woman, inside and out. Her smile and laugh could fill any room with infectious and contagious joy. She had a playful sense of humor, and loved to find the silliness in everyday life.

From a very young age, Tina carried her warmhearted and passionate spirit into everything she did. Whether she was playing softball at Tuckers Crossroads, taking art lessons at Harris School of Art, or making time and space for the people she loved - Tina always dived headfirst to be the
best she could be.

She was a talented artist who could conceptualize any idea, thought or image into a piece of art. Her talent was undeniable from a young age, designing one of a kind campaign posters for her sister in high school, to drawing caricature images of her nephew to make him laugh, to creating playful personalized festive coloring books of her daughters, or even painting hyperrealistic portraits of her loved ones. Her art in many ways encapsulated the way she loved. She created art as acts of love, to bring joy, to bring comfort, to bring laughter and laughs.

Tina was a devoted and loving mother. Her maternal instincts seeped through every pore in her body - even from a very young age - as she loved her siblings, her nieces and nephews, her daughters and her grandsons. She spent most of her life as a devoted stay-at-home mom who committed everyday she could to making her daughters lives full. She lived most of her life dreaming of being a mother, and God granted her wishes with Autumn and then JoAnna. She
took great pride in planning activities to help their brains and hearts grow and thrive.

Her life is a testament to the power of choosing joy, choosing love and choosing God. Tina knew her creator very well, and trusted in Him to care for her.

A friends and family gathering will be held at Partlow Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Frist Art Museum at donate@FristArtMuseum.org

Partlow Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. 615-444-7007 www.partlowchapel.com