Mrs. Augusta Watts Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Augusta Watts

Augusta Watts was born on April 30, 1926, and peacefully transitioned from this life to be with her Heavenly Father on January 17, 2024, at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation Recovery Center. She was born in Anson County to the late Beanie S. Marshall.

She attended and graduated from Morven Colored High School in Morven, NC. Later, she moved to High Point, where she began working as a loving domestic worker at High Point Memorial Hospital. Despite the demanding nature of her job, she always found joy in cooking and baking.

She became a member of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church, where she served well. Later, she transferred her membership to Williams Memorial CME Church, where she was well-loved by many and loved in return. Augusta, affectionately known as Gussie, had a soft-spoken personality and loved dressing up. She was particularly fond of hats and became quite known for it. Augusta also held her church dear to her heart, served her church with diligence, and remained a faithful member until her health began to decline. Augusta continued to inspire others with her unwavering commitment to her faith. She was also a member of the United Star of St. Luke, Chapel #3.

She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Cecil Sturdivant, and Ernest Raley, one sister, Alean Cox, and her longtime companion, William Watts. She has left behind a legacy of love and her memory will always be cherished by those who knew her.

She leaves to cherish her memory three sisters, Hester Cunningham, Vernice Givens, and Ementress Marshall; one brother, Anderson Marshall (Frances); god-daughter, Patricia Smith; special friend, Gilda Watts, and Brenda W. Sayres; special niece, Stephanie (Anthony); nephews, James (Frankie) Travis and Ramod—also, several other nieces, nephews cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Williams Memorial CME Church, 3400 Triangle Lake Road. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Veronica Sturdivant and Family, rest in paradise my dear cousin♥️♥️

Rest in Heaven Augusta you will truly be missed♥️♥️♥️

Cousin Augusta you will truly be missed by all, rest in Paradise ♥️♥️♥️

Ms Gussie was our neighbor on Graves St. for many years. We lived across the street from each other. Such a sweet soul. She was a dressing something. I don't really ever recall her not dressed up. We had some great times together. Her & my mother were the best of friends. She's ran her race & has gained her wings. Fly High 🕊️Ms Gussie. Job well done. You're gonna truly be missed. Sending prayers of comfort for the family in this difficult time. RIH 🕊️💐🕊️💐❤️
John & Vickey McCullough , David Chapman & Family

Sending our prayers and sincere condolences to the family of a beautiful soul.
Eula Nance &Family

My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Praying prayers of comfort to the entire family. - Sharmain Rorie-Marshall

Ms.Gussy was my neighbor on Graves St for years she always had a sweet spirit and always dress to the tee with here hat on and suits and shoes matching always call you baby she is resting now till that great time when Jesus come back praying for her family rest on dear...

My prayers and condolences to the Watts Family. Angel Mcbee

To: Ementress,Vernice,Hester,Anderson,Stephanie and all Family May Augusta Rest in Everlasting Peace. I will always remember Her. from B.J. Simms

To: Ementress,Vernice,Hester,Anderson,Stephanie and all Family May Augusta Rest in Everlasting Peace. I will always remember Her.

Sending Condolences to this family and the many friend's as well as the Elks Lodge members where she was a member .Ms Gussie was a lady that knew how to put her clothes on .as my daddy would say lol .Ruby and I often visited Ms.Gussie. loved to sit and listen to talk about the kid's she kept and loved and the stories of the places she have traveled to ..What a wonderful friend that will be missed..RIP Ms .Gussie We love you .Cynthia and Ruby Johnson

RIH! Mrs. Gussy you will truly be missed. I loved to always see what you was wearing. Always dressed top tier for sure.
Lafonda Rawlinson

Sending condolences and prayers of comfort to my friend, Ementress, and the Watts' family members. Clarence & Sallie Boggan

Sending condolences and prayers to the family from our "Lifetime Member" Dgt. Augusta Watts (Ms. Gussie as we all call her) from Piedmont Temple #229, High Point NC -

Sending condolences and prayers of comfort to the family and friends of Mrs. Watts. Angela Lucas-Johnson

My Deepest words of sympathy and comfort ,prayer to the family. Mrs. Gussy had been a part of the Lilly's family long time before I became a Sister in the Chapter and Sister Mrs. Augusta Watts was the oldest Sister was my , in Christ, in Life and will be missed .⭐️

The Carter Family of Reidsville NC and Cornerstone Church of Thomasville NC sends our most heartfelt sympathies to the Watts and Cunningham families. Our prayers are for your strength at this time 1 Thessalians 4:8-13.

The Carter Family of Reidsville NC and Cornerstone Church of Thomasville NC sends our most heartfelt sympathies to the watts and Cunningham families. Our prayers are for your strength at this time 1 Thessalians 4:8-13 K

You were like a second mom to me and also a good friend. I'll miss you always. Irene❣️❣️

Praying for the Watts Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😭💜🙏🧴🧤🎭🌈⛑️🧷🌹🍇📽️🧩🥥🕑🪢📫

I visited our dear Friend last Sunday at Shannon Gray to bring Greetings from my wife Mary, one of her best friends and Dressbarn shopping partners for many years.
Ms.Gussy was resting peacefully and did not wake up to see me and I could not bring myself to wake her up. So I just sat there and held her hand for awhile. Ms. Gussy will always have a special place in our hearts.
Our sincere condolences to her family.
Mary and Bernhard Goetsch, High Point

I'm so going to miss you my friend,Auntie,family,you will forever be part of my family ❤️ Lilly

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