Jo Ann (Cooper) Watts

Jo Ann (Cooper) Watts, age 83 of Seneca Rocks, WV went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Grant Rehabilitation & Care Center in Petersburg.

Jo Ann was born on June 20, 1941 at Seneca Rocks, WV and was a daughter of the late Russell Morral Cooper and Mary Bessie (Teter) Cooper. 

In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Lee Watts on October 10, 2000; four sisters, Othetta Conrad, Geneva Champ, Ruthle Smith and Virginia Rose Rexrode and three brothers, Daniel Cooper, Randy Teter and Carl Cooper, Sr.

After graduating from Circleville High School in 1960, Jo Ann dedicated her life to her family, her passions and her community. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Rhonda L. Mauzy ( Brad) and her two sons, Marlin L.“Sonny” Watts, Jr. (Karen), and Nick J. Watts (Sherry). Jo Ann’s love and guidance extended to her five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren whom she adored and cherished, Drue Mauzy (Nikita), Kayla Bryant (Justin), Paige Riggleman (Logan), Samantha Evans (Zach) and Keaton Watts; Colin Mauzy, Ethan Mauzy, Raelyn Mauzy, Mary Mae Kimble, Jessie Kimble, Ava Bryant and Luna Evans; two sisters, Catherine George (Junior) of Baltimore, MD and Betty Gordon (Donald) of Circleville, WV; two brothers, Herbert Cooper (Dorothy) of Baltimore, MD and Fred Cooper (Patricia) of Seneca Rocks, WV and numerous nieces and nephew.

Jo Ann was a member of Riverside Church at Cabin, WV. Jo Ann’s passion for cooking and baking for family gatherings was paralleled only by her steadfast faith and commitment to her church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jo Ann enjoyed playing softball in her day, playing the piano and the guitar. We’ll hold close the lessons she taught through her actions and the way she lived her life. Jo Ann was a blessing to us all, and her memory will be cherished forever.

Jo Ann’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral service will be Thursday at 11 AM at Riverside Church, Rts 55/28  Dollytown Road, Cabins,WV 26855 with Pastor Tommy George and Pastor P.J. Landis officiating.

Burial will follow in the Cooper-Bible Cemetery, Seneca Rocks, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Church, P.O. Box 157, Cabins, WV 26855 or Grant Rehabilitation & Care Center, 127 Early Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847.

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