Betty Gordon Watkins Obituary
We announce the death of Betty Gordon Watkins of Bath, South Carolina, who passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Betty will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Emory "Rooster" Watkins; her parents, James T. Gordon and Lula Pettis Gordon; her son Rusty Watkins; and her siblings, James Gordon, Jesse Galloway, Melvin Swindell and Frankie Williams.
She is survived by: her daughter Sallie Leaphart; her grandchildren, Chris Watkins, Johnny Watkins (Kim), Ronnie Watkins (Pam), Ashley Jones (Wade Holland), Brooke Randall, Whitney Compton (Adam), Chris Leaphart (Amy), Laura (Goad), Jesse Watkins (Kenna), Colt Watkins, Stone Watkins, Jason Dorn, Brent Dorn, Nicole Cook (Justin) and Kristin Fillingim (Jed); and her great grandchildren, Bailey Brady (Nathan), Emory Lee (Ryan), Jordan Jones, Caleb Seller, Caslyn Sellers, Connor Sellers, Nate Leaphart, Natalie Leaphart, Ayden Compton, Adyson Compton, Raelynn Watkins, Tinley Goad, Copelynn Goad, Madi Cook, Maci Cook and Georgia Reasoner.
