Wednesday, February 26, 2025 8:23 am

Barbara Mosley Watts, age 91 of Forest City, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Barbara was born January 8, 1934, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Vanoy and Inez Gurley Mosley.

She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and was a Registered Nurse, having graduated from the Rutherford Hospital School of Nursing. She later received her Master's Degree from Limestone College. She worked in nursing her entire career and retired as a Nursing supervisor at Broughton Hospital.

Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Bobby Glenn Watts, in 2024; her granddaughter, Leza Alexandra Watts, and her sisters, Shirley Wade, and Sally Barker.

Survivors include her son, Dean Glenn Watts of Roswell, GA, her daughter, Leta Ann Watts of Myrtle Beach, SC, and her granddaughter, Aubrey Watts Heib and husband Everette.

The funeral service was held February 22 in the Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Dr. Garin Hill officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church; Nursery Ministry Fund, 211 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.