of Marshall, AR
June 5, 1938 - May 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stella Mae Watts on May 26th, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born on June 5th, 1938 in Jackson County, Alabama to Herbert Anderson Stephens and Martha Jane nee Sanders. Stella later moved to Harvey, Illinois where she lived until she moved to Arkansas in 2001.
She is survived by her beloved children, Debra Secor (Bud) of Chicago, IL, Christopher Watts (Robin) of Romeoville, IL, Mitchell Watts of West Brooklyn, IL, David Watts of Marshall, AR, and Mandy Daffron (Bobby) of Little Rock, AR; her cherished sisters, Hazel Little of Knox, IN, Betty Watts of Kansas City, KS, Louise Brush of Davenport, FL, Geneva Treat of Pullman, MI, Diane Burnett of Springfield, IL; her brother Jimmy Stephens of Haines City, FL; 19 grandchildren and 12 treasured great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Martha Stephens, her husband Billy Watts, six siblings, Alvin, Alvernie, Ellis, Leonard, Herbert, one stillborn child, Lori Watts, and two grandchildren, Michael Watts and Nathan Nelson.
Stella was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired, with disability, from Ball Corporation after many years of dedicated work. In her retirement, she enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her large family. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Graveside services for Stella will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at Rambo Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. James Tibbitts officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 till 5:00 PM Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall. Burial will follow the graveside service.
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18 Condolence(s)
Nancy Jones
Saturday, June 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Stella was a wonderful lady who cared deeply for her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Sue Nan Wheeler
Monday, June 2, 2025
Sincere condolences to your family in this time of sorrow and loss.
Sue Nan Wheeler
Sally
Sunday, June 1, 2025
♥️ Sorry for your loss
Rose C Bodie
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rest in peace to Miss Stella, a very nice lady she is with the Lord now. Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers to the family.
Tracy Howard
Friday, May 30, 2025
I'm so sorry. Biggest hugs and deepest sympathies to everyone.
Albert & Anna Maze
Friday, May 30, 2025
David and family, we are sorry for your loss of your mother. Prayers for you in the days to come.
Georgia
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences to the Watts family sorry for your loss.
Debbie McDaniel
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Prayers for the family
Jaymie nipp
Thursday, May 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss, she will be missed.
Sherie San
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Prayers to you and your family
Linda Parks
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Prayers Sorry for your loss.
Jeannie Little
Thursday, May 29, 2025
RIP. Thoughts, prayers and condolences from my family to yours.
Nina Baysinger
Thursday, May 29, 2025
RIP sweet lady 🌺
Carolyn Wyatt
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Coleta Greene and KeJay Woolf
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Our deepest sympathy in your loss
James and Jeri White
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Our deepest sympathy
Barbara (Watts) Van Camp
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Dear family of Stella's - PLEASE know we - the family of WATTS are with you in our prayers and thoughts - this is very sad news to get. I know I can speak for all the family we have known Stella over the years and know she is in heaven as I type this note to you. One by one we all leave this earth and look forward to a huge WATTS FAMILY REUNION in heaven. God Bless each of you through this time of grief!
Barbara and the WATTS FAMILY
Julie Netland
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Praying for your family