Geraldine Watts, fondly known as "Deanie" was born January 27, 1936 in Hugo, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joe Henry and Helen Dorothy (Harvey) Ward. She passed from this life October 25, 2013, in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 77.
Deanie married Lester Watts on September 13, 1954, in Oklahoma City, and they had enjoyed 59 years together. Shewas a member of the Assembly of God church and was known as a prayer warrior as she prayed for her family and friends with devotion. She loved to read and study the Bible, as well as write poetry. Having such a large family kept her busy and she worked with them through the years in the pulp wood business. Late in life she went back to school in Ada and became a Nutritionist and worked at Choctaw Memorial Hospital eleven years before her retirement. Her greatest love was God, her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Deanie was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Helen Ward; her husband, Lester Watts; daughter-in-law, Sheila Watts; brothers, Autry Ward, Jackie Ray Ward; three great-grandchildren, Gracie Watts, Jennifer Watts, and Michael Piper; half-sister, Charlene Helen Turner.
She is survived by her children, Jerry Watts & wife Candy of Mounds, OK, Billy Watts of Spencerville, OK, Deb “Rose” Cutter & husband Melvin of Oklahoma City, OK, Laverne “Neb” Watts of Rattan, OK, Walter Watts & wife Angela of Hugo, OK, Eric Watts & wife Kristi of Stillwater, OK, Kat Brainerd & husband Willie of Mounds, OK, Paul Watts & wife Randi of Rattan, OK, LeAnn “Annie” Roden & husband Butch of Rattan, OK, Dot Hilburn & husband Michael of Rattan, OK; 38 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; sister, Imogene Brown and husband David of Glenrose, TX; half-sister, Marcella M. Turner of Hobbs, NM; step-sister, Charlene Watts of Oleta, OK; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Family Night: 6:00-8:00 PM ~ Monday, October 28, 2013 ~ Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Funeral Home Funeral Service: 2:30 PM ~ Tuesday, October 29, 2013 ~ Rattan Assembly of God Church
Officiating: Reverend Keith Williams ~ Pastor David Goff
Music: "I Hope You Dance" ~ "Goodbye's (The Saddest Word)" ~ "When I Get Where I'm Going" ~ "Go Rest High On That Mountain" ~ "Old Rugged Cross" by Cathy Williams ~ "Thank You"
Pallbearers: Jerry Watts ~ Billy Watts ~ Walter Watts ~ Eric Watts ~ Paul Watts
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandsons & Great-Grandsons: Spencer ~ Billie Jr. ~ Nick ~ J.B. ~ D.J. ~ Koko ~ Keith ~ A.J. ~ Trent ~ Blake ~ Ricky ~ Robert ~ Mark ~ Bradley ~ Devvin ~ Trey ~ Jordan ~ Dylan ~ Alex ~ Sebastian ~ Christopher ~ Aiden ~ Peyton ~ Tatum ~ Bradyn ~ Sterling ~ Brayson ~ Brylan ~ Parker ~ Kason ~ Traysn ~ Brayden ~ Bentlee ~ Bryson
Interment: Spencerville Cemetery ~ Spencerville, Oklahoma.
Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book or send private condolences to the family at www.praterlampton.com.
