Gloria Jean Watts, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 77 years of age.
Gloria was born in St. Louis, MO, on June 8, 1947, to the late David Rackley and Imogene (Counts) Rackley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Paulette Borror.
Gloria is survived by her husband, James Edward “Jim” Watts; sons, Brian (Tonya) Watts, and Ken (Carol) Watts; brother, Jeffrey (Donna) Rackley; sister, Patty (Perry) Sampley; and three grandchildren, Luke, Harrison, and Sydney Watts.
As a child, Gloria enjoyed Sunday dinners with family fellowship. Gloria worked in the jewelry wholesale business and loved spoiling her grandchildren. Gloria played the organ and loved singing Christian hymns. Her hobbies also included decorating and quilting.
A Funeral Service will be held at Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 12:00 PM until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Sango Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.