Obituary of Barbara Ann Wright Watts

Talladega – Barbara Ann Wright Watts, 87 passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Funeral service for Mrs. Watts will be on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 1:00 pm at First United Methodist Church Talladega with visitation before from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Minnie Bailey will officiate the service.

As a life-long resident of Talladega, Barbara was employed by Alabama Gas Corporation.  She began playing the piano for church at the age of twelve and continued to serve her God and community throughout her life with her gift of music.  As a leader, she was the first woman president of the Talladega Kiwanis Club.

Barbara is preceded by her husband of fifty-two years, David; her mother and father, Earl and Audrey Wright; and sister, Lynn Turner.

She is survived by children, Amelia W. Fletcher, Jonathan Watts, and Gregory Watts; as well as seven grandchildren, Matthew Vinson, Bethany Kersey, Lindsey Giambrone, Whitney Hays, Stephen Watts, Benjamin Watts, and Daniel Watts.  There are sixteen great-grandchildren whom she loved and enjoyed being a part of their lives. She is also survived by her sister Gloria W Rives and brother Tommy Wright.

Pallbearers are her grandsons and Honorary Pallbearers are Talladega First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir.

The entire Watts family appreciates the years of love and fellowship of the First United Methodist Church Talladega and the tender and professional care of the entire staff of the Wellstar West Georgia Hospice staff. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:

Talladega First United Methodist

400 East Street South

Talladega, AL 35160

      Or

Wellstar West Georgia Hospice

1510 Vernon Road

LaGrange, Georgia  30240

Online condolences may be offered at www.usreyfuneralhome.com

Usrey Funeral Home Talladega will direct services.