Helen Ruth Watts
December 4, 1923 - September 8, 2016
Helen Ruth Lay Watts, 92, of Mint Hill, and beloved wife, Mother and Grandmother, died Thursday, September 8, 2016, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. “Ammaw “ to those who loved her was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on December 4, 1923, the daughter of Bryan and Hazel Brogdon Lay. She spent many years in Atlantic Beach, NC, before moving to Charlotte, NC. Helen had many loves in life. She enjoyed hot dogs, going to the beach, laughing, planting and gardening. However, her greatest love was her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of over 64 years, Marvin J. Watts, Sr. and her children: Tamera Fischer, Faith McDaniel, Joel Watts, Tim Watts and Jeff Watts. She is further survived by 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her great granddaughter, Whitney Robinson. The family invites you to join with them in celebrating the life, love, and blessing of Ammaw at a Celebration of Life Service to be held Sunday, September 18, at 1:00 pm at the Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00 noon. Please take a moment to share a memory, photo or message of condolences with the family on Ammaw’s Tribute Wall. Thank you for keeping the Watts family in thought, prayer and acts of kindness.
Helen Ruth Lay Watts, 92, of Mint Hill, and beloved wife, Mother and Grandmother, died Thursday, September 8, 2016, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. “Ammaw “ to those who loved her was born in Knoxville, Tennessee,... View Obituary & Service Information