Gloria Jean Watts

Gloria Jean Watts, age 83, died peacefully at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her family. She was born in Derry Township, PA, on September 3, 1940, to her loving parents, the late Richard Francis Campbell Sr. and Barbara Jane Carr.

She married Paul Densmore Watts in St. Michaels, MD, on August 22, 1958. They were married for 53 years and had 6 children.

She is survived by her daughter, Lori Whitehead, of St. Michaels, MD; son, Richard Watts (Bobbie), of Clayton, NC; and daughter, Beth Emerson, of Clayton, NC; along with 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Densmore Watts, Sr.; and her children: son, Paul Densmore Watts, Jr., son, David Edward Watts, and son, Matthew Richard Watts; and 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Gloria worked at various jobs and was a professional seamstress at Higgins and Spencer Furniture Store in St. Michaels, MD, for over 18 years. She lived most of her life in Maryland, and moved to North Carolina in 2018.

Gloria enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and watching Jeopardy. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and nothing made her happier than being around her family. She will be sorely missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Talbot County or Johnston County Humane Society in her name.

A visitation/viewing will be held at Bryan Lee Funeral Home in Garner on Friday, February 2, from 6-8 pm.

A viewing, service, and burial will be held the following Saturday, February 10, at Frampton Funeral Home in St. Michaels, MD. For times and further information, go to the Frampton Funeral Home website.