Shirley A. Watts, 85, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away peacefully on February 6, 2020.  Shirley was born January 29, 1935 to the late Russell and Lucille (Corder) Finegan in Columbus, Ohio.  She graduated from Holy Rosary, class of '52.  She was a member of Pinecroft Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Larry, Pat, and Jim Finegan.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Joseph Watts; son, Dwayne (Terry) Watts; daughters Debra Crosby and Donna (Ty) Pope; grandchildren Jodi Nielsen, Shelby (Jason) Havinga, Caleb (Leslie) Phillips, Calli (Chad) Robertson, Cheyenne Watts, Taylor Pope, Jordan Pope, and Riley Pope; great grandchildren Jackson Havinga, Ramsie Robertson, Addison Havinga, and Caden Phillips.

Shirley was known as "Mamaw" to the many children she cared for over the years.

A private interment will held at a later date.

Memorials may be made in Shirley's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org .