Bertha Lee Pugh Watts, 81, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on July 5, 2023.
Ms. Watts was born in Bethel, NC on December 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Rasper Pugh, Sr. and Lossie Bell Pugh.
Prior to retiring, she was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a Laser Operator.
Ms. Watts was a longtime and dedicated member of Sweet Hope Plain Freewill Baptist Church in New Haven where she served as the Young Adult Choir and Mass Choir Director, Church Secretary, member of the Joys of Faith and Willing Workers Choirs and the Helping Hands committee. She was an active member of Grandparents on the Move and previously sang with the Golden Echoes and Skylets Gospel Choirs.
She leaves to cherish loving memories, her sons, Easper Watts, Sr. (Shaina) and Erskin Watts, Jr. (Rosemary); brothers, Alonzo Pugh, Floyd Pugh (Rosa), Thomas Pugh (Eva) and William Pugh (Rosemary); sister, Edna Leggette; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; six adopted grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a son, Eric Watts; brothers, Louis Ray Pugh and Rasper Pugh, Jr.; a sister, Dorothy Bryant; sisters in-law, Mary Pugh, Fairy Mae Pugh and Ingrid Pugh; and brothers in-law, Billy Leggette and Jimmy Bryant.
A viewing and visitation will be held Monday, July 10, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A graveside service will immediately follow at 11:30 AM at Evergreen Cemetery, 769 Ella Grasso Blvd. New Haven.
So sorry for the loss of your mother may she rest in peace
Ms Bertha Pugh Watts will be remembered as
Someone who helped others in their time of
Need. The Moore family is grieving along with
The Pugh family at this incredible loss.
Sis Watts you are gonna be deeply missed…it’s saddened me to see your picture in the Obituary 😥..I will Cherish every moment we had thank you for being an inspiration to me…May you R.I.P I Love you but God loved you Best💔💔
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Be strong in the Lord. May God’s amazing 👏 grace be with you and comfort you. Loving and praying for you. Will always remember that voice of praise, GLORY!!!
Sending my sincere condolences to my family. Her sweet spirit will truly be missed. My early experiences with her was Pond St. Fun times. Will cherish the memories 💔
rest in peace nice lady
May God be with you at this time. Ms. Watts is truly going to be missed at this time. A true warrior that loved the lord. One of her favorite says was God is able. She would always have encouraging words to say. And I’m going to miss that. I won’t sat sorry for your loss because when you lose something you don’t were it’s at. And I know where she definitely is. Take your Rest Ms. Watts. Love You.❤️
Cousin Bertha’s glowing smile and laughter will be missed. May God comfort my family by knowing that memories of her will be cherished.
Love,
Faye
To the Pugh/Watts families.
So sorry for your loss. May her memory always be a blessing to you. May God grant you his sweet peace and strength to get through this loss. ❤️❤️
Sending my deepest condolences to the family when I heard about your passing my heart was broken 💔 you will be truly be missed I still have all the letters you would write me I miss the phone calles we would have just venting to each other you was always there for me and when my dad passed you took care of me and shay to go to Florida I will forever be grateful every year you would be the 1st to call on my birthday and sing and we would laugh that you called before my mother😂when I sing I will forever hear you saying Miranda you sung today I’m gonna miss you mama watts love you your work on earth is done know take your rest😢 💔
From Martha G. Miller & family: May God Continue to Keep, Strengthen,,Comfort & Bless All Of You In Your Time Of Sorrow.
To The Pugh/Watts Families:
So sad to hear of Bertha’s demise.
We have known each other for over 60 years.
She always had a sweet spirit as a youngster and young adult.
I use to go to their family home and visit them, regulary.
Her brother William and Rosemary Pugh are friends affiliated with the same church, Sweet Hope Ministries in Grimesland, N.C.
Such beautiful family.
I also know Pastor Floyd and wife,Rosa, as well.
May god wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you strength to tunnel through the difficult days ahead. Much love, God Bless.
Mrs. Joyce A. Greene Benjamin, Greenville. N.C.
My condolences to the family
My deepest condolences to the family . Your mother was an angel here on earth. Her sweet spirit, yet sternness because she meant what she said was never taken lightly. she will be greatly missed .
Ms. Bertha Watts was a wonderful woman and a great help to Grandparents on the Move she will be deeply missed. My condolences and prayers are with the family. I’m here for you.