Hot Springs Village, AR--Rosella 'Rose' Watts, 92, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023.

She was born on October 4, 1930 in Pearl, IL to Virgil Everett and Lucy Garrison Daniels. The eldest of 8 children, she was pre deceased by siblings, Bill Daniels, Archie Daniels, Carolyn McDade, Dorothy Selph and Elsie McGlasson. Rosella attended schools in Granite City, Pearl, Kampsville and Hardin, IL. In 1948 she began commuting from Pearl to Alton, IL to work at Owens-Illinois Glass. She began dating Henry (Hank) Watts and moved to Alton in 1949 to share an apartment with her friend Loretta (Boulds) Masulla. She and Hank were married on June 10, 1950 in East Alton, IL. They enjoyed 47 years of marriage until his passing. They both were devoted volunteers on behalf of many organizations; particularly the East Alton American Legion and the Village of East Alton. Rosella was a proud Life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 794 for 65 years. She held many of the officer's positions, including two terms as President. She served on the East Alton Beautification Committee for 25 years. Rosella was a member of Whitelaw Avenue Baptist Church, Wood River, IL since 1958. Also serving in many volunteer roles like the nursery, vacation Bible school, Samaritan's Purse Christmas Boxes. Her life exemplified Jesus' teaching of love and kindness. She spent her life caring, giving, helping and always putting the needs of others ahead of her own. She loved making pies and gave many away. If you knew her, you enjoyed her pie at some time or another. Most of all, Rosella loved her family very much. Survivors include a son, Dwight (Marianne) Watts of Centerville, OH, daughter, Diana (Jim) Podawiltz, Hot Springs Village, AR; four grandchildren: Nathan Watts, Julia (Chris) Hurst, Alleyce (Matt) Moreland all of Centerville, OH; Chris (Courtney) Podawiltz, Hot Springs AR; one Great grandson, Gabriel Moreland; three step grandchildren, Tracy (Matt) Freeman, Dan (Eileen Olejarski) Podawiltz and Kirk Podawiltz; two step great granddaughters,Natalie and Danielle Freeman; a sister, Mary (Bobby) Mahan and a brother, Walter (Jane) Daniels; and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be Friday, March 3 at Paynic Home for Funerals from 10 a.m. until services begin at 11 a.m.  Interment will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey, IL.

Memorials can be made to: Whitelaw Avenue Baptist Church, East Alton Parks and Recreation or the charity of your choice.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com