She was preceded in death by her parents, Bayard Benton Bingham and Gracie Sturdevant Bingham, as well as her brother, Bayard Benton Bingham, Jr.
She leaves behind her husband of 70 years, Dr. Homer A. Watts, Jr. Additionally, she is survived by: her daughters, Lori Watts Weaver and Carol Watts Brannon; her sons, Steven Watts (Harriet), David Watts (Brenda), and Lee Watts; 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of New Orleans since 1954 and the Women’s Missionary Union.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 1 PM. Rev. Bob Moore will officiate. Visitation will begin at 12 PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Salvation Army, 100 Jefferson Highway in New Orleans or New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 3939 Gentilly Blvd in New Orleans.
To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
