Wednesday, January 24, 2024 10:24 am

Betty Head Watkins passed away January 15, 2024.

She is pre-deceased by her husband, Gudger Watkins, and her sister, Mildred Head Smith.

Betty was the daughter of Mavis and Edwin Head and grew up in Caroleen. She graduated from Tri-High and went on to beautician school in Spartanburg. Betty worked as a hairdresser.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Forest City.

She leaves behind her son, William G. Watkins, Jr. and her daughter, Kathy Watkins Lewis and her son-in-law, Bill Lewis; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 341 E. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043.

The funeral was held January 19 at Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Curtis Goforth officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.