LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Sara Lenore Smith Watts, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born February 20, 1941 in Laurinburg, NC, a daughter of the late Murray C. Smith and Bertha Polston Smith.  She was the wife of Samuel Louie Watts, Jr. Mrs. Watts was an Administrative Assistant for South Carolina DHEC for 36 years.  She loved serving the Lord as well as spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.  She and Louie loved and spoiled every one of their grandchildren.  One of their favorite things to do was to take them to the movies, which is a special memory they will always cherish.  She was very adventurous and enjoyed traveling, having visited 49 states and 32 foreign countries. She also loved flowers and had many flower beds in her yard.  Mrs. Watts was a recent member of Second Baptist Church, and, prior to that, was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church.  She taught Sunday School for children, youth and adults over 40 years, sang in the choir and was also an AWANA teacher. Mrs. Watts was a wonderful baker and loved cooking for her family.

Mrs. Watts is survived by her husband of 61 years, Louie Watts; a son, Barry Len Watts (Eron) of  Lancaster; a daughter, Renea Watts Featherstone (Rob) of Hickory, NC; a daughter-in-law, Janie Watts of Lancaster, SC; seven grandchildren, Clark Featherstone, Brett Featherstone, Cole Featherstone, Blake Featherstone, Tyler Watts, Katie Watts, and Mackenzie Watts; a sister, Beverly Chewning of Chesterfield, SC; and a large extended family.

Mrs. Watts was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved son, Brent Watts; and a brother, Harold Smith.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Watts will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Second Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Brian Saxon, Rev. Larry Helm and Rev. Jimmy Fox. Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at Second Baptist Church and suggest memorial contributions be made to Second Baptist Church, 1426 Great Falls Hwy., Lancaster, SC 29720.   The family would like to extend a special thanks to Agape Hospice of Rock Hill, SC and precious caregivers, Pat McNaughton and Andrea Castro.

Burgess Funeral Home & Crematory of Lancaster is caring for the family of Mrs. Sara Lenore Watts.