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BORN
1946
DIED
2010
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Gastonia, North Carolina
Janet Watts Obituary
She was a native of (Haywood County) Waynesville, born July 20, 1946, to the late Rev. William M. and Emma Lucy Thomason Ashe.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Pamela Michelle Watts.
Survivors include her husband of more t han 40 years, Larry Lee Watts; children, William Richard Sigmon and wife Sue Ann of Salisbury, Roy Lee Watts, Loria Ann Watts and Joe, Lisa Kay Bowen and husband Billy all of Gastonia; grandchildren, Michelle Nichols, Kevin Kimbal, Nathan Watts, Amber Watts, Amy Carver, Stacey Carver, Austin Bowen, Shelby Bowen, Corey Bowen; great-grandchildren: Kinsley and Dylynn Nichols; sisters, Grace, Brenda, Shirley, Carolyn and Billy Kay,
The funeral will be 3:30 pm, Monday, March 1 at Independent Baptist Tabernacle with the Rev. Ralph Carver officiating
The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, Garden of Hope Section.
Memorials may be made to Independent Baptist Tabernacle, 2128 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Dallas, NC 28034
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road Gastonia, 704-864-5144, is serving the Watts family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Watts
Billy Bradley
February 22, 2020
I still think of you often. The world needs more people like you.
Elizabeth Stroud
March 5, 2010
I 'm sorry that you children will miss your mom. But we were blessed many years having her in our lives. She will be remembered in all of our hearts until we're gone and meet her again. With Love and Respect Aunt Lib
Elizabeth Stroud
March 5, 2010
God has blessed me with a sister- in - law, a friend but more like a sister. I love Janet very much, She will always be in my heart. I'll meet her again someday, so I'm not worried. We will all cross that river in time. I'm glad Janet had the time she had with us all. I've truly been blessed by knowing her, will never forget her.
Brandi Nolen Small
March 1, 2010
Lisa and Lori,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kingbird Industries
March 1, 2010
May God comfort your family during this time of grief. Our sympathies to your whole family for the loss of your mother, wife, grandmother and friend.
March 1, 2010
Larry, Ricky, Roy, Lori and Lisa. I love you guys and wish there was something I could do to take away your pain. Just know she's not in pain anymore and is with Grandmaw, Grandpaw and Pamela and that had to have been a GRAND reunion. You all are in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Andrea Hancock
Barry pullen
March 1, 2010
I know she's praising the lord with others in a better place. i love brother larry and pray for him and his family. may god bless them in this difficult time.
Sandra Hodgin Hensley and family
February 28, 2010
We are sorry to hear about Janet.She was truly a great woman. I always enjoyed talking with her. She will dearly be missed.
Billy Bradley
February 28, 2010
Janet Watts was one of the best people I've had to honor to work with. I pray comfort to her entire family and hope comfort can be found in knowing she brought joy to others while here on this earth. Wish there were more people like her.
Fran Phillips
February 28, 2010
Larry,Ricky,Roy,Lisa & Lori No words can say how you feel. Just no we are praying for you. She in heaven now where she can't suffer anymore. TO ONE OF THE GREATEST WOMEN I'VE HAVE EVER KNOWN I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
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