Madonna Watson
Photo of Madonna, courtesy of her son, obtained from the California Coalition of Women Prisoners.
Memorial by Tee Tee
MAdonna’s close friend
MAdonna I love you and I never imagined this happening to you my dear friend. I pray for you 'Mad D' that Allah, the most merciful have mercy on your soul, and let you into them pearly gates on judgement day. Allah knows best, and as we mourn a precious friend that He called on from here, I pray your soul is resting in peace. Your life and worldly death both touched me in a way that made me a stronger and better person, you taught me what a real friend is, the true meaning of selflessness, as you always have been with me from the very first day I met you almost 20 years ago. I been around you for half my life. I always knew who I could come to and count on and you were nothing but a blessing in my life, all glory be to God. At your death it has been a wake up call and a reminder that this life and the things in this world are only for a short time, because we are here one day and gone the next. So everyday I try and make it count by doing good deeds, forgiving others and myself and letting go of hate hurt and anger, for the sake of my own soul and being a flicker of light in a world of darkness. You are missed and will never be forgotten no doubt about it. Your name will continue to live on and on. My condolences and prayers goes out to you and your family. I have a peace of you that I will hold onto forever til one day when we will all cross paths again, and that's your beautiful smile. My sister my friend and family now my angel watching over me. Rest easy girl
Memorial for Madonna
By her friends
To Madonna and family,
God has a tendency to place things in the soil that will bear its fruit. Why Madonna was placed on this soil only God knows. But as a witness to her growth and the lives she touched I can almost see His purpose. We never know the why's of life but Madonna grew tremendously here behind these walls. I remember when she first walked in just hard headed and full of opinions. I just knew that I would have my hands full. And I did with her. But in doing so she taught me so much about life and to not always be so uptight. She taught me to laugh a little louder and that it was OK to speak my mind. A lot of people have many memories of the woman we call Madonna but the thing that sticks with me the most is her attitude. She wasn't afraid. Of nothing or no one. She lived out loud. So many women have yet to find their roar. Madonna was born with hers. She will forever be missed. She will forever be loved. And she will always be remembered. May she rest in Paradise. I can only picture her in heaven looking around trying to see what mischief she can get into next.
April Harris
Madonna was such a wonderful woman. Even though I wasn't really close to her, we had a silent bond that made it easy for me to speak to her. She would always make me laugh if I was somewhere she was. I heard her talk about going home and her freedom and what she wanted to do when she paroled. She had a wonderful spirit and a big heart. I saw her to be very outspoken. God Bless her and her family. She is now at peace. God Bless!!
Katrina Brown
Madonna Was A Funny Person Always Making People Laugh She Was A Fighter A Strong Person God Wanted To Stop Her Pain And Wanted Her Home Early She At Peace Now With No More Worries.
Kyia Tyler
Madonna RIP I loooove you girl, fly with the angels.
Kyra Michelle Baker
Madonna...You were a blessing to us all. You are loved.
Brandy Foreman
Madonna ... Pooch and Leslie will miss you from now till eternity. You were amazing as a play sister and we love you! Peace till we meet again.
Jones
I'm at a lost for words... I never seen you leaving this earth. My heart hurts for you and you son. I will always love you.
Theriaultodom
To the family of Ms. Madonna Watson,
I send my deepest condolences to the family, that I constantly heard about and asked about. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. You will continue to be in my thoughts. I will never forget Madonna, I met her when I first came to prison. She was always and forever be a special Friend. God bless you and yours.
Sincerely,
Jasmilla Ford
To Ms. Madonna and family,
I send my love to you and the family you are gone but never forgotten you will always be missed and loved god has gained another angel to watch us i’ll always remember all the funny jokes and shit talkin we use to do in harrison with purple i love and miss you so much Madonna
Lord be with the family
Love always,
Donna Esparza (Chinita)
I would like to thank each and every friend who reached out on my sister MaDonna’s behalf. There are no words to show my appreciation for the dedication you all took your time out to create. It has been a year and five months, that my sister has been gone...and at times I’m still in disbelief. Not only has this taken a toll on me and her only son, it has also taken a greater toll on our mother...who has also passed away February 23rd of this year. I ask that you all please keep us in prayer. God only calls home whom he is ready for.
- Madonna’s sister, Tiffanie
I just found out that My childhood friend passed away in prison from Covid. I send my condolences to her son Greg, her mom, and siblings. I've always thought about you. I found out you were in prison from a friend who was released. Just so happens I was thinking about Madonna, so I searched her name and I saw the memorial page. I haven't seen her in 20years. I love you friend until we meet again!
- Shantee Lewis
From Mourning Our Losses:
Madonna Watson died on June 9, 2020 of COVID-19 and breast cancer. She is mourned by her many friends and family, including her sisters, her mother, and her son. At the time of her death, she resided at the California Institute for Women.
Madonna’s only child, a hospital worker and college student, has asked for help with funeral expenses. Please consider donating to his fundraiser.
In signing their remembrances, Madonna's friends at the California Institute for Women included their CDCR identification numbers. We list them here, for identification purposes.
April Harris W74178
Katrina Brown WE8697
Kyia Tyler WG0125
Kyra Michelle Baker WGO584
Brandy Foreman. WA3422
Jones WE6287
Theriaultodom WA1352
Jasmilla Ford X-34912
Donna Esparza (Chinita) #WG0716
