LANDIS - Thethile "Deet-Watts" Davis, 90, of Morganton and formerly of China Grove passed away peacefully with family at Grace Hospital on Sunday, July 24, 2011.
She was born on Aug. 22, 1920 in Alexander County, a daughter of the late Allie and Ella Murphy Crouch.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Edgar Watts for 50 years, the late Flake Hall Thompson and the late Wade Cleo Davis.
She was preceded in death by brothers; Meredith (Carline), Benjamin (Ollie), Leonard and Coolidge (Sarah) Crouch and sister Mano "Cricket" Bradshaw (Carl).
Survivors include children, Peggy Barlow (Richard) of Morganton, James "Jim" Watts (Olivia) of Huntersville, Carl Watts of Charlotte, Darrell Watts (companion, Sherry) of Landis and Thomas "Rick" Watts of Morganton; dearly loved grandchildren, Brian Barlow (Julie), Leisha Kayga, Patrick Barlow (Ashley) and Elijah Watts and Jennifer and Jamie Watts; great-grandchildren, Hillary and Rick Barlow and Bailey Hewat; one-great great-grandchild; sister, Willie Pauline Stikeleather; sisters-in-law Gladys Cleveland, Alma Daughtery and Ruby Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews survive her.
She worked for many years in the family business, Watts BBQ.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Central Baptist Church with services at 12 noon also at the church, with the Rev. Curtis Parker, Minister. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church 1810 Moose Rd. Kannapolis, NC 28083 or Corriher Heights Baptist Church, 1980 Hwy 153, China Grove, NC 28023. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home of Landis is serving the family of Thethile "Deet-Watts" Davis.
Published in Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune from
July 25 to July 27, 2011
She was born on Aug. 22, 1920 in Alexander County, a daughter of the late Allie and Ella Murphy Crouch.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Edgar Watts for 50 years, the late Flake Hall Thompson and the late Wade Cleo Davis.
She was preceded in death by brothers; Meredith (Carline), Benjamin (Ollie), Leonard and Coolidge (Sarah) Crouch and sister Mano "Cricket" Bradshaw (Carl).
Survivors include children, Peggy Barlow (Richard) of Morganton, James "Jim" Watts (Olivia) of Huntersville, Carl Watts of Charlotte, Darrell Watts (companion, Sherry) of Landis and Thomas "Rick" Watts of Morganton; dearly loved grandchildren, Brian Barlow (Julie), Leisha Kayga, Patrick Barlow (Ashley) and Elijah Watts and Jennifer and Jamie Watts; great-grandchildren, Hillary and Rick Barlow and Bailey Hewat; one-great great-grandchild; sister, Willie Pauline Stikeleather; sisters-in-law Gladys Cleveland, Alma Daughtery and Ruby Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews survive her.
She worked for many years in the family business, Watts BBQ.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Central Baptist Church with services at 12 noon also at the church, with the Rev. Curtis Parker, Minister. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church 1810 Moose Rd. Kannapolis, NC 28083 or Corriher Heights Baptist Church, 1980 Hwy 153, China Grove, NC 28023. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home of Landis is serving the family of Thethile "Deet-Watts" Davis.
Published in Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune from
July 25 to July 27, 2011
LANDIS - Thethile "Deet-Watts" Davis, 90, of Morganton and formerly of China Grove passed away peacefully with family at Grace Hospital on Sunday, July 24, 2011.
She was born on Aug. 22, 1920 in Alexander County, a daughter of the late Allie and Ella Murphy Crouch.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Edgar Watts for 50 years, the late Flake Hall Thompson and the late Wade Cleo Davis.
She was preceded in death by brothers; Meredith (Carline), Benjamin (Ollie), Leonard and Coolidge (Sarah) Crouch and sister Mano "Cricket" Bradshaw (Carl).
Survivors include children, Peggy Barlow (Richard) of Morganton, James "Jim" Watts (Olivia) of Huntersville, Carl Watts of Charlotte, Darrell Watts (companion, Sherry) of Landis and Thomas "Rick" Watts of Morganton; dearly loved grandchildren, Brian Barlow (Julie), Leisha Kayga, Patrick Barlow (Ashley) and Elijah Watts and Jennifer and Jamie Watts; great-grandchildren, Hillary and Rick Barlow and Bailey Hewat; one-great great-grandchild; sister, Willie Pauline Stikeleather; sisters-in-law Gladys Cleveland, Alma Daughtery and Ruby Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews survive her.
She worked for many years in the family business, Watts BBQ.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Central Baptist Church with services at 12 noon also at the church, with the Rev. Curtis Parker, Minister. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church 1810 Moose Rd. Kannapolis, NC 28083 or Corriher Heights Baptist Church, 1980 Hwy 153, China Grove, NC 28023. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home of Landis is serving the family of Thethile "Deet-Watts" Davis.
Published in Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune from
July 25 to July 27, 2011
She was born on Aug. 22, 1920 in Alexander County, a daughter of the late Allie and Ella Murphy Crouch.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Edgar Watts for 50 years, the late Flake Hall Thompson and the late Wade Cleo Davis.
She was preceded in death by brothers; Meredith (Carline), Benjamin (Ollie), Leonard and Coolidge (Sarah) Crouch and sister Mano "Cricket" Bradshaw (Carl).
Survivors include children, Peggy Barlow (Richard) of Morganton, James "Jim" Watts (Olivia) of Huntersville, Carl Watts of Charlotte, Darrell Watts (companion, Sherry) of Landis and Thomas "Rick" Watts of Morganton; dearly loved grandchildren, Brian Barlow (Julie), Leisha Kayga, Patrick Barlow (Ashley) and Elijah Watts and Jennifer and Jamie Watts; great-grandchildren, Hillary and Rick Barlow and Bailey Hewat; one-great great-grandchild; sister, Willie Pauline Stikeleather; sisters-in-law Gladys Cleveland, Alma Daughtery and Ruby Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews survive her.
She worked for many years in the family business, Watts BBQ.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Central Baptist Church with services at 12 noon also at the church, with the Rev. Curtis Parker, Minister. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church 1810 Moose Rd. Kannapolis, NC 28083 or Corriher Heights Baptist Church, 1980 Hwy 153, China Grove, NC 28023. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home of Landis is serving the family of Thethile "Deet-Watts" Davis.
Published in Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune from
July 25 to July 27, 2011
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