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1927 - 2008
Joann Russell Watts, 81, passed away at home on Sunday March 16, 2008, after a five year battle with Parkinsons Disease. Joann was born January 4, 1927, in Huntington, WV. She was the daughter of the late Guy W. and Lora Grubb Russell. Joann was employed by the Huntington Store for 39 years, and retired when the store closed in the spring of 1982. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, the Big Green Scholarship Club, the Marshall University Foundation and the Marshall Alumni Association. She graduated from Huntington High School, class of 1945, and served on the class reunion committee for several years. She also served as a volunteer in the credit union movement when her husband was an officer in the VA Credit Union. Joann is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles J. Joe Watts of Huntington. She is also survived by a daughter and her husband Judy and Ken Bolt of Cincinnati, Ohio and a son and his wife, Kenneth R. and Barbara Ann Watts of Parkersburg, WV. She leaves three grandchildren, Kerry Bolt, Kristen and Husband Nick Nanavati of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jodi and husband John Rahal of St. Louis, Missouri. She also had six great grandchildren Kiante, Kayleigh and Siera Nanavati, and Jack, Grace and Caroline Rahal of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Luana Cook Scott. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
George Brammell
Monday April 7, 2008 at
8:05 AM
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Joe, I am very sorry to learn of Joann's passing. I retired a year or so ago and often simply do not hear about things like this in a timely manner. I just learned of this yesterday. Once again, I am very sorry for your loss. Thanks for all the help you always were to me down through the years at work.
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RENEE MCNEELEY
Sunday March 30, 2008 at
3:18 PM
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HI GUYS I AM SOOO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER/ GRANDMOTHER. I DO NOT GET THE PAPER SO I DIDN'T KNOW SHE HAD PASSED AWAY UNTIL JODY FORTNERS MOTHER TOLD ME. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL ME ANY TIME. LOVE RENEE IN GOD WE TRUST
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Whetelco FCU
Thursday March 20, 2008 at
11:39 AM
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Ken, We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Lynne and Margie at Whetelco FCU
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Linda Hazelett
Wednesday March 19, 2008 at
8:58 AM
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Dear Judy and Family...
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I, too, lost my Mother on January 19th of this year. Because Mother had been sick for so long I thought I would be prepared. I should have understood the significance...I can only remember seeing my Father cry once and it was at the loss of his Mother. I still remember one Mother's Day not so long ago that you and your Mother passed me and mine at Cracker Barrel. They will surely be missed. Be grateful that the great grandchildred also have precious memories to keep her spirit alive. If I could help you know I would.
Linda
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Debbie Ankrom
Wednesday March 19, 2008 at
8:21 AM
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May God grant you peace and understanding during this time of loss. My prayers and sympathies are with you. Debbie Ankrom
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Wendy Tuck
Tuesday March 18, 2008 at
8:20 PM
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Dear Ken and Barbara,
Rich forwarded the news of your mother's death today. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.... there is only one person you ever call mother. I hope that your memories of her life bring some peace and comfort. She must have been an incredible woman to have shaped you into the kind of person you are - Ken, I am so sorry and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Yours, Wendy Tuck
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Alfreeda K. Copen
Tuesday March 18, 2008 at
6:40 PM
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Dear Joe; my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the great loss of dear Joann. I Pray God will grant you peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerly Alfreeda
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Monsanto Nitro FCU
Tuesday March 18, 2008 at
11:33 AM
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From all of us at Monsanto Nitro FCU our prayers are with you and your family.
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Kim Capehart
Tuesday March 18, 2008 at
8:20 AM
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I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Watts' passing. My heart goes out to you.
With deepest sympathy,
Kim Capehart
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