Mrs Carolyn Watts-Harris

Honoring Her Life, Lineage, Love, Legacy, & Laughter Carolyn Ann Watts Harris "I am safely home" Carolyn was called to eternal rest in her home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Carolyn, affectionately known to most as “Lynn” was born on May 20, 1957 in Prattville, Alabama, the first child to parents Mary L. Warren and Henry Watts Jr. Growing up in a military family provided Lynn the opportunity to attend New Dorp High School, Staten Island, New York, and Sidney Lanier High School, Montgomery, Alabama, before finally graduating from Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama in 1975. After graduating High School Lynn continued to pursue her education by attending Alabama State University where she studied English/Science and Humanities. While attending Alabama State University, two events would have a major impact on her life for the next 35 years. The first event was being selected to participate in a Cooperative Education Program that would guide her to a career in Civil Service focusing on Labor and Employee Relations. The second was becoming a sister of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a sorority dedicated to public service. After graduating from Alabama State University summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1979, she continued her education by acquiring a Masters Degree in Adult Education from Troy University in 1981, while working full time. The valuable work experience gained in the Coop Program, coupled with the post graduate education, made Carolyn an excellent candidate for roles of greater responsibility. She applied and was hired by U.S. Customs, the Defense Logistics Agency, and finally the Federal Aviation Administration where she retired in 2012. Carolyn accepted Christ as a child and began her walk with God attending First Baptist Church, Prattville, Alabama. After the family moved to Montgomery, Alabama, they also moved their church membership to Holt Street Baptist Church where she participated in the choir and other youth groups. This foundation of staying close to the church and serving God would eventually lead Carolyn (and Danny) to Greenforest Community Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia where they would become Husband and Wife (April 28, 2001), devoted and active members. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Henry Watts Jr. and brother, Mark Randall Watts. She leaves to cherish her memories, Mother, Mary L. Watts, Stonecrest, GA; brother, Kevin (Holly) Watts, Smyrna, GA; Nieces: Taylor V. Watts, Atlanta, GA; Ariel Watts, Las Vegas, NV; Nephews: Kevin R. Watts, Atlanta, GA; Damien J. Watts, Las Vegas, NV; Aunts: Barbara (Charles) Jamison, Pensacola, FL; Bettye (Robert) Smith, Brooklyn, NY; Charity (Leander) Watts, Prattville, AL; Magnolia (Willie) Watts, Montgomery, AL; Claudia (James) Watts, Midland, NJ; Henrietta DeRamus, Cleveland, OH; and Malvelene Long, Prattville, AL. Uncles: Morris Warren, Montgomery, AL; and Johnnie Watts, Toney, AL; Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones and family, Prattville, Alabama; Sisters-in-Law, Marilynn (Donald) Long, Conyers, GA; Wendy Harris, Conyers, GA. Brother-in-law, George Harris, Conyers, GA; Stepchildren: Sonsereah B. Harris, Decatur, GA; Dinah R. Harris, Decatur, GA; Joseph B. Harris, Decatur, GA and a host great nieces and nephews.

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Mrs Carolyn Watts-Harris

May 20, 1957 - July 7, 2024