Blanche Jarrell Watts

Blanche was born in Jefferson County, Alabama to Pearl Weaks and Woodard Mancel Jarrell on August 9, 1924. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and the matriarch of her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Guthrie Watts; brother, Mancel Jarrell; sister, Nora O’dell; and sister-in-law, Emma Sue Giles.

She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Gail Watts, Linda Miller and Kathleen Swingle; five grandchildren, Lorrie Miller, Lisa (Troy) Gothard, Lee Miller, Hailey (Ben) Tull, Brent (Sierra) Swingle; six great grandchildren, Alex (Kimberly), Jack, Stella, Piper, Isla and Emmy; sister, Betty J. Cook; sister-in-law, Barbara (Jim) Barker; and a number of beloved nieces and nephews and countless friends.

Blanche enjoyed cooking for her family, yearly family beach vacations and tending to her flowers. She was a member of Central Church of Christ.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 9th from 11 am to 1:00 pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, Hixson. The funeral will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 1:00 pm with David Schonhoff officiating. Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.