Janette J. Watts Obituary
The family of Janette J. Watts of Portsmouth, Virginia announces her passing on August 20, 2026. Janette, born on April 14, 1946, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janette J. Watts to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Johnson and Bernice Johnson; and her siblings-in-law, John Scott Sr. and Iris Green (Joan Sawyer Hodges). She is survived by: her daughters, Peggy Sawyer Leathers, Joan Sawyer Hodges and Janette; her mother-in-law Madeline L. Watts; her sister Minnie Watts Scott; her husband Ashley Watts; her sister Annie Armstrong (Thomas); her siblings-in-law, Bruce Watts, Minnie Watts Scott, Keith Watts (Marion), Lemuel Watts (Rachel), Olga Watts and Darryl Green; and her nieces and nephews, Thomasina Eley, Tina Armstrong, Ahmad Armstrong, John L. Scott II (Rachelle), James Scott (Jodie), Jerome Scott, Keith Watts Jr. (Crystal), Brandon Watts and Lauren Green Barnes (Julien). She is also survived by her great-nieces and great-nephews and a host of cousins, extended family members, church family, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to New St. Thomas Baptist Church or a charity of the donor's choice in Janette's memory.
