Cora Adkins Watts Reed

Cora passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the age of 93. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Alan Dills. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born in Wayne County, WV on October 6, 1923 the daughter of the late Herman and Virgie Noe Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son in law: Charles Betts. She was a lifelong proud West Virginia resident. She was preceded in death by her loving husbands Albert Watts and Arnold Reed and will be dearly missed by her children: Ray Watts (Louise) Proctorville, Ohio, Ethel Betts of Huntington, WV and Bill Triplett (Jackie) of Lexington Park, MD. Cora adored spending time with her 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She will also be missed by her dear friend, Betty Bellomy who assisted her daily and shared many outings to senior events, farmer’s markets and county fairs. Cora loved and adopted countless animals in need including her rescue cat, Precious. She was an avid gardener and her home was always surrounded by colorful blooming flowers and shrubs. Cora was a long time active member of the Open Door Baptist Church and Westmoreland Senior Center group. Friends may call from 11:30 am Friday until service time at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com