Bennie Jo

Watts

Bennie Jo Watts 80, Beaumont, TX; passed Aug. 24, 2026.

Services are Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Scott Olive Missionary Baptist Church 1050 Ewing St. Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be Sept. 14, 2026, at 11:15AM, in Houston National Cemetery Houston, TX.

Bennie J. Watts, the second daughter of James Smith and Emma Pitre, was born February 2, 1946, in Voth, Texas. At an early age, she was baptized at Rising Sun Baptist Church, having received Christ at an early age, she taught a children's class in Sunday School at Rising Sun.

She attended public school in BISD and graduated from Charlton-Pollard high school in 1964, the same year she met the love of her life, Joseph Watts. They were married on September 30, 1966. To that union three children were born, Rosalyn, Joseph Jr., and Desmond.

Bennie joined Scott Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. L.R. Dornes. As a member of Scott Olive Bennie sang in the Youth Adult Choir and Gospel Chorus; she served on the usher board and Deaconess Board.

Bennie served faithfully until her health began to fail, (secretary of Pastor Dornes). As a family person, she cared for many of her Loved ones while working for the school system, driving a BISD Bus. She touched many lives during her time here on earth.

Bennie was preceded in death by Parents: James & Emma; stepfather: Earnest; Brother: James, Clyde, Floyd, Kenneth, Ronnie Lee; Sister: Harriet, Creasie, Letha Mae, Evelyn.

She survived by a loving Husband: Rev. Joseph Watts; Daughter: Rosalyn Watts; Sons: Joseph, Jr. (Syreeta), Desmond (Asante), Joseph Doucette (Brenda); Brothers: Albert Ray Smith (Sharon), Richard Smith (Barbara); Sisters: Gloria Turner, Earnestine Colbert (Dave), Kevin Moore - adopted son; Tracy Bass- adopted daughter, and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren her Church family.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com