Dorothy Lee Watts Obituary
The family of Dorothy Lee Watts of Albemarle, North Carolina announces her passing on June 15, 2026. Dorothy, born on December 11, 1949, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Lee Watts to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Lee and Eloise Pergee Drye; and her siblings, Mary Frances Edwards, Grace Simon, Helen Lilly, Avonia Lilly, Eddie Drye, Edwin Drye and Jessie Davis.
She is survived by: her children, Aaron Drye (Benita) and Geralda Swaringen; her grandchildren, Brittainy Swaringen, Gabrielle Swaringen Hughes, James Swaringen II, Ariana Drye and Gerald Drye; her great grandchildren, McKenzie Mitchell, Saileal Mitchell, Emmie Hughes, Landyn McNeil and Emerson Hughes; and her siblings, Juanita Hearne, Robert Drye, Jr. (Denise), Christine Cagle (Willie), Avesta Lilly (Brenda), Bertha Blanding, Montesse Craig (Harry), Rhonda Tyson, Barbara Drye, Janet Bulter, Lora Clark, Felix Drye (Doretha) and Joyce Wright (Aaron). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
