Barbara Mosley Watts, age 91 of Forest City, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Brookdale of Forest City.  Barbara was born on January 8, 1934, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Vanoy and Inez Gurley Mosley. 

She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and was a Registered Nurse, having graduated from the Rutherford Hospital School of Nursing.  She later received her Master’s Degree from Limestone College.  She worked in nursing her entire career and retired as a Nursing supervisor at Broughton Hospital.

Barbara was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City where she enjoyed working in the Nursery. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Bobby Glenn Watts, in 2024; her granddaughter, Leza Alexandra Watts, and her sisters, Shirley Wade, and Sally Barker.

Survivors include her son, Dean Glenn Watts of Roswell, Georgia, her daughter, Leta Ann Watts of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and her granddaughter, Aubrey Watts Heib and husband Everette. There are also a number of nieces and nephews. 

The funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in The Padgett and King Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Garin Hill officiating.  Interment will follow at the Cool Springs Cemetery.  The family will greet friends following the service at the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church; Nursery Ministry Fund, 211 West Main Street, Forest City, North Carolina 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com