Barbara “Barb” (Jones) Watts, 69, of Milan passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side. Barb was born on Tuesday, September 10, 1957, in Jefferson City, Missouri; daughter of Ralph and Anna Mae (Schaefer) Jones. Barb married the love of her life, Dennis Watts, on September 25, 1976, and he survives her. Barb worked as a laundry aide at Ripley Crossing and also worked at Milan BP for 13 years. She enjoyed going camping, fishing, and going to Bassmaster tournaments with her wonderful husband. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. Most of all Barb cherished spending time with her family and always loved to spoil her grandchildren.
Barb will be missed by her husband of 50 years, Dennis Watts of Milan; sons Dustin (Sarah) Watts of Sunman and Michael (Bethany) Watts of Greensburg; mother Anna Mae Jones of Milan; brother Keith (Pam) Jones of South Carolina; sisters Cheryl Suffel of Indianapolis, Jeri (Jeff) Stutler of Milan, and Debbie (Tim) Heitmeyer of Dillsboro; grandchildren Dylan Watts, Emma Watts, and Savannah Watts; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Barb was preceded in death by her father Ralph Jones and mother and father-in-law Harlen and Pauline Watts.
There are no services at this time in respect to Barb’s wishes. Memorials may be given in honor of Barb to St. Elizabeth Oncology Center in Greendale, Indiana.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: PO Box 243, Milan, IN 47031; (812) 654-2141. Please visit our website at www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Barb.
God has chosen to take me home to His home in Heaven.
To my husband, sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews:
Always remember that I loved all of you with all my heart.
Don’t be sad for long. Live your lives to the very fullest. Remember me through all the wonderful memories we shared.
Remember these words my Grandpa Schaefer always told me: “Be kind to one another.”
I have chosen to be cremated, with no service.
Until we meet again…
“Love you more.”