Dorothy Watts

Dorothy Watts, of Bennett, passed away on Friday, September 5th, 2025, at her home. The funeral will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Neal Jackson presiding. The visitation will be 1-2:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the committal service. At other times, the family will receive friends at her home.

Dorothy was born in Montgomery County on April 3rd, 1934, to Marshall Smith McIntyre and Onnie Webb. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She lived in Rockingham for 34 years. While residing there she attended the Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She held the title of Miss Rockingham in 1954. She owned and operated Gladys’ Kitchen. She later worked in bookkeeping and accounting. She also enjoyed flea marketing with selling baby clothes. She loved playing Rummy and especially winning. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dorothy was spoiled by her two grandsons.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Watts, brother Neil McIntyre, and brother-in-law, Tommy Bass and son-in-law Jimmy Preslar.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter Jacquelyn Preslar (Joe Thomas) of Pittsboro, Sister, Joyce Bass of High Point, Grandsons: Brian Preslar (Renee), Brannon Preslar (Alysia) both of Bennett, Great Grandchildren; Brady, Ansley, Barrett, Ava and a host of family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Watts Family.