Betty Marie Watts, 92, passed away on December 15, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Lt. Col. John H. Watts III (Ret.), she and Harry shared 72 years together, filled with love, laughter, travel, and a passel of kids.
Betty was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and eventually moved to Miami where she met Harry at a dance studio when he was home on military leave. It was love at first sight, for the both of them.
A proud military wife, Betty will always be remembered for her great sense of humor, her surprising wit, and good old Southern charm.
She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband Harry, of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, and their five surviving children: John H. Watts IV (Kris) of Melbourne, Florida, Jamie A. Bednarski (Joe) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, W. Andrew Watts (Lizzy) of Brooklyn, New York, Jeffrey S. Watts (Janette) of Sydney, Australia, and Michele E. Watts of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, along with 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Gail M. Cousens of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
A memorial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed online at www.Fountainheadfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
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