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OPHELIA WATTS Obituary
OPHELIA M. WATTS (Age 97)
Peacefully left this earthly life on Friday, November 6, 2016. She will be remembered as a loving, forgiving, friendly, generous, loyal, humble, humorous, compassionate Christian woman who delighted in feeding the homeless, sick and elderly. Ophelia spent 34 years in the federal government, mostly at the Veterans Administration Hospital in food service. She was a very active member of her church, until she was prevented by her health. Ophelia, who was predeceased by her husband, Clyde Watts, is survived by their five children, Patricia Bell (Ronnie), Wendelin Whitfield (James), Claudette Renee Nealy, Clyde Watts, Jr. (Diahann) and Michael Nathaniel Watts; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the Russell Residence Assisted Living in Bowie, MD and Capitol Caring Hospice in Largo, MD. A Celebration of Life will be held at Southern Friendship Baptist Church, 4444 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD on Friday, November 11, viewing at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the church, with Colon Johnson Scholarship Fund on the memo line.
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Memories and Condolences
for OPHELIA WATTS
January 9, 2017
Thank you to all who posted messages and supported us during our bereavement. Your kind words and expressions of sympathy are greatly appreciated.
Maya Garrett Loggins
January 6, 2017
The Whitfield Family-
There's a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there's a special place in every mother's heart for her children. You must continue to carry her memory in that special place in your heart. I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your mother.
Donnell Watts
November 18, 2016
She was always thankful and always forgiving. What a beautiful lady, what a wonderful legacy!
Donnell Watts , Nephew
Donnell Watts
November 17, 2016
She was always thankful and always forgiving. What a beautiful lady, what a wonderful legacy!
Donnell Watts, Nephew
November 17, 2016
She was always thankful and always forgiving. What a beautiful lady, what a wonderful legacy!
Donnell Watts, Nephew
Donnell Watts
November 17, 2016
She was always thankful and always forgiving. What a beautiful lady, what a wonderful legacy!
Donnell Watts, Nephew
Stephen Ali Whitfield
November 17, 2016
We miss you.
Buffy DeBreaux-Watts
November 17, 2016
Thank you for welcoming me as your daughter. I will miss you dearly.
Clyde Watts
November 16, 2016
Mother,
I will always remember your loving and kind spirit. Your spirit will forever be with me. I know you are with the Lord in Heaven. I love you!
Clyde
Grandma dancing with a pilgrim.
Jamie Whitfield
November 16, 2016
I will always miss my grandmother and her warm and loving spirit. I cherish the times we spent together - the laughter, the fun, and the lessons.
Charlease Johnson
November 14, 2016
Wendy - you and your siblings had your mom for a very long time. Still it's gone too soon. May the memories sustain you in the days, weeks, months and years to come. God bless.
Teresa Henderson
November 11, 2016
Your Mom was a sweet and loving person with a heart of gold. As you celebrate a life well lived please find comfort in the memories and in knowing you are in the prayers of many.
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