Marie Watts Obituary

Marie Louise Stonehouse Watts Charleston - Marie Louise Stonehouse Watts passed away at Bishop Gadsden, Charleston, SC on July 29, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Warren Watts, her three children, Bess, James and Steve Stonehouse, and 23 grand and great-grandchildren, thriving around the world. Her husband,, William Stonehouse, passed away in 1990. Marilou received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kentucky and her Master's in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. A resident of South Carolina for nearly four decades, she lived previously in Ligonier and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sturgis, Michigan and Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and spent time in Germany with husband, William, and her first two children after WWII. Marilou was a librarian for the Carnegie Library Science and Technology department, and then manager of Information Services for Calgon Corp. She was a dedicated member of the Incorporation Commission for the Town of Seabrook Island. Her volunteer activities included Roper Hospital for over 20 years and helping with Johns Island Meals on Wheels, as well as tutoring and mentoring youth at Johns Island high schools for reading and literacy skills. She led book clubs on both Seabrook Island and at Bishop Gadsden, and was on the Altar Guild at St. Michael's of the Valley in Ligonier, PA, Church of Our Saviour and at Bishop Gadsden Chapel. Marilou will be also be remembered for her passion for bridge, needle point, God's Gals and her love and admiration for her family, her many friends and the staff at Bishop Gadsden. A great story teller, curious about everything, interesting but more importantly interested in others, Marilou was a gentle and loving mother and wife, she will be missed by all! Services will be held at the Chapel at Bishop Gadsden on Camp Road on Tuesday, August 2 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston