Martha Newsome Watts

1946 - 2022

Martha Newsome Watts
January 18, 1946 - December 13, 2022
Sacramento, California - On December 13, Martha, a loving wife and mother of four, passed away at home. She was 76.
Martha was born January 18, 1946, the daughter of Ulysee S. Newsome and Mattie R. Newsome.
Growing up Martha sang in the Silver Echo and Voices of Inspiration choirs in addition to other youth choirs in Sacramento. She also loved music, dancing, reading, sewing, knitting, making pillows, crossword puzzles, sharing support and wisdom with family and friends, reading the bible, long drives with her husband Donald, willow trees, caring of plants, sports and staying current on the news and politics.
She worked for AT&T/Pacific Bell for over 30 years during which she also served as a Union Representative who championed for better employee benefits.
While we are heartbroken to share the news of her sudden passing, we find comfort and joy in knowing she lived a life of strength, support, compassion, generosity, love and laughter. She was loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by her loving husband Donald. They were teenage sweethearts who reunited later in life and married for 25 years.
She leaves behind her much beloved children: Rhonda, Jim, Alecia and John; her adoring grandchildren Jasmine, Syni, Jymiah, Sierra, Tiffany, Joyus, Nathan and great-grandchildren Mikail, Maliyah, Eric, Elijah, Nyasia, Nysiah, Nyanna.
She is also survived by her loving siblings: Aaron, Vurdell, Annie, James as well as her wonderful nieces and nephews.
Memorial services are on January 6th, 2023 at Sacramento Memorial Lawn, 6100 Stockton Blvd., Sac, Ca 95824.
Visitation 9AM-11:30AM. Service at Noon.