Judy Lane Watts

 Tabor City, NC 

Judy Lane "Lily" Watts, age 73, died on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 in her home. Born April 18th, 1951 in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Livingston and Maggie Thompson Livingston.

Judy attended school at Loris High School and spent the majority of her life in Horry and Columbus Counties.  Her career spanned several roles in the service industry, including positions at RadioShack, Country Satellites and Videos, Loris Manufacturing and the Tabor City ABC Store. Throughout her childhood and adult years, Judy was notably athletic, competing in karate and participating in adult basketball leagues.  She had a deep passion for travel, socializing and being surrounded by her family. Judy also cherished stargazing and relished the beauty of the outdoors.

Survivors include her son, Jody Watts and wife Alissa and their children Kai Watts and Rylan Watts of Green Sea, SC, brother Ricky Livingston of Loris, SC and sister Loraine “Charlie” Hardwick and husband, Michael of Tabor City and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Watts was predeceased by her husband, Oscar Levi “Junior” Watts, companion, Paul Hinson, brothers, Billy Ray Livingston, Jerry “Petty” Livingston, Mitchell “Jake” Livingston, Billy Joe Livingston, John D. Livingston, Paul Livingston, WL Livingston and her sisters Earline Phipps and Joyce Ann “Susie” Livingston.

Memorial services will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 at 4:30pm in the Inman Ward Funeral Home Chapel. 

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory.

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