Nancy Watts

Nancy Joann Watts

March 26, 1952 – November 6, 2022 (age 70)

Nancy Joann Watts died peacefully in her home on November 6, 2022, in the presence of her husband, Bill, and her son, Darren, after a courageous four-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Nancy was born on March 26, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin, to parents Howard and Wilma Miller. After growing up in Madison, she attended college at the University of Missouri, where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and met her husband of 46 years, Bill Watts. After graduation, Nancy worked as an office manager for State Farm Insurance in Columbia, Missouri.  Bill’s job transferred them to several different states over the next decade, but in 1989 they ultimately settled in Centennial, Colorado, where she spent the rest of her life. From then on, she dedicated her life to raising her two children with love and guidance. She also regularly volunteered at her children’s schools. Once her grandchildren were born, she poured the same amount of love and energy into being a grandmother, always making sure her grandkids felt supported and valued.

In her free time, Nancy enjoyed hiking and geocaching, traveling, playing bunco, golfing, watching TV, and reading. She was a huge supporter of the Colorado Avalanche. She was ever present at her children’s and grandchildren’s recitals and sporting events, and she always made time for her friends.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Bill Watts, her brother, Gordy (Jerri) Miller of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, her children, Tammy (Brady) Landgren and Darren Watts, and her grandchildren, Tierney and Hallie Landgren. She will be greatly missed for her selflessness and sense of humor, and the encouragement and unconditional love she provided to her friends and family.

A memorial service in Nancy’s honor will be held at 1:00 on November 17th at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial, CO 80122.