Mildred Frances Chavers, only daughter of Abe Chavers and Olive Gray, was born at Post Oak, Freestone Co., TX on October 12, 1912. After graduating from Teague High School in 1930 and attending both Westminster College in Tehuacana and Baylor University in Waco, Mildred graduated from North Texas State in Denton. She taught school for a time. Mildred married Edward Monroe Watson, Jr. on June 21, 1934, and they had one child, Jo Olive. They made their home at Stewards Mill for a few years and then built a home beside Mildred's widowed mother in Fairfield. An accomplished pianist, she provided music for many church services. As member of First Baptist Church in Fairfield, her abilities as a great storyteller made her a popular teacher in children's Sunday School. She spent many hours working with the PTA, Girl Scouts, Girls Auxillary, WMU and the Fairfield History Club. Mildred was the driving force behind the creation of the Fairfield Public Library and in 1959 was the first woman to receive the "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" award. Many fondly remember Mildred's humor, wit, and other eccentricities. After Mildred died in Fairfield on February 15, 1966, she was buried beside her father in Post Oak Cemetery.
Mildred Frances Chavers, only daughter of Abe Chavers and Olive Gray, was born at Post Oak, Freestone Co., TX on October 12, 1912. After graduating from Teague High School in 1930 and attending both Westminster College in Tehuacana and Baylor University in Waco, Mildred graduated from North Texas State in Denton. She taught school for a time. Mildred married Edward Monroe Watson, Jr. on June 21, 1934, and they had one child, Jo Olive. They made their home at Stewards Mill for a few years and then built a home beside Mildred's widowed mother in Fairfield. An accomplished pianist, she provided music for many church services. As member of First Baptist Church in Fairfield, her abilities as a great storyteller made her a popular teacher in children's Sunday School. She spent many hours working with the PTA, Girl Scouts, Girls Auxillary, WMU and the Fairfield History Club. Mildred was the driving force behind the creation of the Fairfield Public Library and in 1959 was the first woman to receive the "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" award. Many fondly remember Mildred's humor, wit, and other eccentricities. After Mildred died in Fairfield on February 15, 1966, she was buried beside her father in Post Oak Cemetery.
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