Sarah Rose Watts' Obituary
Sarah Rose (Martin-Atkins) Watts, 86, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully, gaining her angel wings on June 15, 2023. She was born December 6, 1936, in Wilmington, DE. Sarah was the first of three daughters born to Paul Wesley Burris & Rose Mary (Petangelo).
Sarah was preceded in death and welcomed to Heaven by her parents, her sisters; Joanne Faragher and Lucille Burris; her spouse Stanley (Lee) Atkins; grandchildren; Frances Martin and Alexandra Wagner; and her beloved fur baby Asher.
Sarah was a hard-working mother with six children. She found her calling after raising her children when she chose to earn her college degree and became a nurse at the age of 50. She worked as an RN, mostly in home health care, and courageously moved from her home state of Delaware to Montana, to Florida, and back to Delaware, where she retired her nursing license at 72 years old. She was incredibly proud of her accomplishments and quick to inform others that she was a retired RN, especially her doctors, and nurses, and enjoyed "keeping them on their toes."
Sarah was never at a loss for words; she was quick-witted, strong-willed, and would give her opinion without flinching or apologizing. She never met a stranger and would quickly begin conversations with anyone, anywhere. She was generous and would give the shirt off her back to someone in need.
Sarah was an avid reader who enjoyed non-fiction and GuidePost Devotionals. She was a very talented crocheter; making an array of blankets, "scrubbies," sweaters, hats, bags, etc.; that can be found in any of her children's and grandchildren's homes with personalized tags stating, "Handmade by MomMom Sarah Rose." Sarah enjoyed flowers, gardening, and watching the birds gather at her bedroom window feeders. She loved watching her shows: Funniest Home Videos, Criminal Minds, and NCIS, and always enjoyed a good Hallmark movie. She was always an animal advocate and was a proud and devoted "Dog Mom" to her beloved fur baby, Cocoa, whom she spoiled and kept by her side.
Sarah is survived by her six children: Rosanne Jones of Edgewater, MD; Deborah (Jerry) Flaherty of Millsboro; Jeanne (Mike) Markiewicz of Wilmington; Cindi Starr of Wilmington; Ronnie Martin of Millsboro; Vicki (David) Wagner of Palm Bay, FL; her eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends behind.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the cemetery of Old Paths Church of Christ, 18295 Redden Road, Georgetown, DE 19947.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions be made in Sarah’s memory to: BVSPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947 or online @ BVSPCA.org.
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