Irene Celeste Watts died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at her home in Vicksburg. She was 69.

Mrs. Watts was a resident of Vicksburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed B. Watts Sr.; her father, Homer Edward Casey; one daughter, Samantha B. Watts; and a brother, Homer Casey.

She is survived by her mother, Forrest Bonnie Casey of Vicksburg; four sons, Jeffery B. Watts, Ed B. Watts Jr. and Christopher B. Watts, all of Vicksburg, and Michael B. Watts of  St. Louis; three brothers, Ronald Casey, Marvin Casey and Terraine Casey, all of St. Louis; one sister, Barbara Casey of Staten Island, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren.

Robbins Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.