Mirandolinda C. Messias, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born December 2, 1935 in Reguengos de Monsaras, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Inácio Bauto and Mariana da Conceicáo Freire.

Mirandolinda enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cooking, painting and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Messias is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Jose A. Messias; children, Filomena Thompsom and Cristina Thomas; sister, Maria Das Merces Freire; grandchildren, Jonathan Thompson (Jennifer), Joshua Thomas and Ryan Thomas; great grandchildren, Harper, Knox and Molly.

A Memorial Service will be held 10am, Friday, August 22, 2025 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel.

Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.

Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.