Mother Aldine Cross Watts, 94, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, Palatka.   A native of Ocilla, GA., she was the daughter (one of three children) of Charlie and Alberta (Pressley) Cross , born on Friday, August 28, 1925. She was educated in the Irwin County GA., School District, and her family later moved to Putnam County.  Mother Aldine was united in marriage to Willie Watts for over 30 years and he preceded her in eternal rest in December 19, 1992.  Most would think after working over 20 years at Florida Furniture, Inc., she would retire, but not so, she became a foster parent and subsequently adopted two sons and two daughters, Marcus, Shonda, TR, and Kendra. Sitting down was not in her D.N.A. Mother Watts went on to become an entrepreneur and was the working owner of Mom's Kitchen for a number of years. After the eternal transition of her loving daughter, Rosa, Mother Aldine became the mother for her grandchildren: Andra, Ronald, Oba, Quinton, Cindy, Ebony, Amber, Onya, Vanessa, and Ursula. She was a longtime, faithful servant of God and member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Pastor Emeritus Johnny Shaw. Mother Watts loved her church and church family, serving on the Mother's Board, Hospitality and Devotional (Praise) Leader. Mother Watts was a true worshipper who enjoyed singing and dancing in the presence of the Lord and would do anything else her hands could find to do.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mother Watts was preceded in eternal rest by her daughter, Rosa Armster; sisters , Luther Cross and Mary Cross; goddaughter , Shirley Hendrieth.

Those who cherish her memories: sons and daughters-in-law, Issac (Ceola) Cross, Minneola, FL; John (Jean) Golden, Jacksonville; Randy (Diane) Jenkins, Larry (Dora) Watts, Billy (Janice) Golden, all of Palatka; Kenneth (Alice) Golden, Lithonia, GA; devoted niece (like a daughter), Kathy Melton, Palatka;  scores of grandchildren and great-grandchildren ; godson, Richard (Phyllis) Hunter, including Leon Hunter; goddaughter, Cherelle Heinecker; special neighbors, Jeanette (Anthony) Boyd, Willis Medlock; devoted friends, Willie Mae Roberts, Barbara Milton; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, church family, and other loving relatives.

In compliance with CDC COVID-19 guidelines (masks are required), a socially-distanced Homegoing Celebration will be held graveside at Oak Hill East Cemetery, 2900 Crill Avenue, Palatka, at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 8, Pastor Emeritus Johnny Shaw, Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, is the eulogist and Pastor Earl Matthews, Officiating.  Friends are invited to join the family virtually via Facebook live: Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel.