Janet

Watt

On Friday March 29, 2024, at the age of 70, Janet Barbara Watt passed peacefully in her home, following a years-long battle with cancer.

Janet was born on November 23,1953, in Anniston, AL to mother Barbara Murgatroyd Watt and father Richard Smith Watt. She lived her formative years in Greensboro, NC, where she graduated from Walter Hines Page High School in 1971. She went on to achieve a Bachelor of Arts in psychology at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro in 1975 and a Master of Arts in health psychology at Appalachian State University in 1986. She went on to work as a counselor for the employee's assistance program at McLeod Health in Florence, SC from 1996 through 2020 where her compassion brought comfort to many in need. She was devoted to family, welcoming and kind to strangers, and enjoyed cycling and tennis with her many friends. She had a passionate love for the environment and supported many causes to protect our planet and its inhabitants.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Barbara Watt. She is survived by her sister, Carol Watt Durham and husband, Randy; brothers, Alan and James Watt and wife, Stephanie; nieces, Sara Durham Wise, Hayley Moore, and Alyse Watt; nephew, Jonathon Durham; and stepmother, Celia Snavely.

Family will receive visitors at 9 Prairie Trail, unit D, Greensboro, NC on Saturday April 20, 2024, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Friends are encouraged and welcome to stop by and share stories about Janet.

Contributions can be made to organizations Janet felt passionate about including Doctors Without Borders - doctorswithoutborders.org, World Central Kitchen - wck.org, and American Cancer Society - cancer.org.

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Published by SCNow from Apr. 6 to Apr. 13, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Watt

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9 Entries

Lyn Felling

May 13, 2024

Janet was a good hearted woman who fostered passions in herself and others. Her huge capacity for compassion has touched many lives, especially those in crisis. I'm better for having known her and appreciate the courage and joy for life that she exuded, most especially as she faced her own illness and mortality. I'll miss sitting around the fire with her - she had a beautiful gentle intensity when she listened to people's stories. My heart aches for her family and dear ones as you live without her sweet inspiring presence. May her spirit soar in freedom and light.

Jody Dietrich Bond

April 18, 2024

Janet moved to a townhouse just across the street from me on Prairie Trail and we connected right away, with our both being avid bicyclists and in the clinical counseling profession. Janet was a joy to be around and so supportive of me despite her illness. She will be sorely missed, but I know she will be in a much better place. I would attend the gathering on Saturday, but cannot be in Greensboro. I will stop by sometime when I see Celia's car there when back and give her my condolences. May you all find much comfort from our dear Lord and family and friends. I will make a donation in Janet's memory.

Rev. Evang. Shelby O'Neal Smith

April 18, 2024

To the family of Janet, I am her former next door neighbor at 1312 Virginia Acres, Florence, SC. I believe it was the Providence of God on this morning for SCnow.com local obituaries to appear on my mobile phone. This is how I learned of my kind, beautiful, loving, and supportive former neighbor. When my late husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, Janet worked at McLeod, she did not know this; as he went through 35 chemo and radiation treatments. and " he and I took pictures ringing the bell at McLeod Cancer Treatment Center. However, November 2016, he started "coughing again" in April if 2016, he was checked and another "cancer" so small was found; that the microscope almost missed it. We discussed the situation with Janet and she became not only concerned; but active with my husband in the treatment available; she would come over and be a listening ear as I faced the "scariest event in my life" concerning my husband. After my beloved husband passed away on September 17,2016, I was devastated, life as I knew it was gone. Janet was there, not only for me; but our children, and grandchildren. I eventually had to move in 2019. Janet was considering moving also to NC. I shall remember Janet and I sitting outside sharing many conversations about our lives as neighbors from November 1, 2014 through April 2016. To her family and especially her niece; that she "spoke of so joyfully; you are all in my prayers, may Our God giv you comfort, peace, and strength for the remainder of your life. I know it was God's Providence tat allowed my family to move beside Janet and come to know her and share a part of our life. The Smith Family.

Geraldine George

April 8, 2024

Janet an I were friends and tennis team mates always been joy be around love her laugh, she will truly be miss, my hearts mourn for loss of my dear friend. To Family prayers are with you all. Geraldine

Shirley Williams

April 7, 2024

So very sorry to hear of Janet´s passing. I worked with Janet at Circle Park Behavioral Services in Florence, SC. I saw her at a friends funeral last summer. She looked so good I thought she had beat cancer. Your family will be in my prayers.

Fran Dickerson Hawley

April 6, 2024

I just read a post on Facebook from one of my Church members who knew Janet. I am sad to hear about her loosing her battle. When she decided to sell her home here in Florence, she called me to be her Realtor. She told me she was starting her treatment in NC but was being positive. She already had her condo up there so it made her move from here a little easier on her. She was such a smart lady and I was happy for her that her home sold fast. It may be late coming to the family but I send my condolences !

Wanda Kearney

April 6, 2024

I want to send Love and Sympathy to all her family & friends. May God's Peace be with all of you.

Laurel Vaughn Luchs

April 5, 2024

So very sorry. I haven´t seen her since High School, but we were friends. She was always so nice and sweet. Always ready to help anyone who needed it. She will be missed I know.

Tiffany Pamela Watt

April 5, 2024

Janet, You will be tremendously missed in so many ways. Thank you for ALWAYS loving on your niece in your own way you mean so much to her. Take your rest no more pain. We love you. Tiffany Watt

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