Betty English Watts

Betty English Watts, 83, of Newberry, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1941 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Buck and Emma Autry English. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Bush River Memorial Gardens, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29212.

Those left to treasure Betty’s memory include her loving husband of 39 years, James E. Watts, Sr.; daughter, Wendy Hutchins; sons, James E. “Bubba” Watts, Jr. (Andrea) and Edward Watts (Liz); sister, Dorothy Gant; grandchildren, Courtney (Mathew) Greeson, Connor, Evelyn, Dylan, Amber, Meredith, Emmy, Riley, Will, Monica, Adrianna, Lee, Jennifer, Jameson, and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Scottlyn, McLain, Jayla, and Jayden.

Betty was preceded in passing by her sons, William and Jamie Tutherow; infants, Mary Jane and Baby James; daughter, Teresa Payne; six siblings; and granddaughter, Christi Mundy.

The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the entire staff of J. F. Hawkins Nursing Home for their diligent care.

Temples-Halloran Funeral Home and Bush River Memorial Gardens are proud to serve the Watts family.