Allisha Dene Watts

Allisha Dene Watts, 39, of Foxfire, was born on September 27, 1983, in Pinehurst, NC, to Addison Utley and Evex Ross Franklin. Allisha was tragically taken from so many who loved her on Thursday, August 24, 2023. 

Allisha was preceded in death by her grandparents, Maggie Lee Campbell Ross, Willie Odell Ross Sr, Nannie Utley, and Marvin Utley. 

She leaves to cherish her loving memories, Mother, Evex Ross Franklin of Southern Pines,  and father, Addison Utley (Arlene) of Aberdeen; four sisters, Tamekia Cain of Charlotte, Tisheka Franklin of Sanford, Shakeeta Utley of Southern Pines, and Tammy Utley of Charlotte; brother, Benjamin Franklin of Southern Pines; seven nieces, five nephews, one great niece, one great nephew; God children, Shaniya Ewing and Dereck Taylor; beloved dog, Midnight; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends who loved her dearly.

A celebration of Allisha's life will be held on Sunday, September 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Sandhills Community College Auditorium, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. 

                                        ***At the request of the family, news media outlets WILL NOT be allowed inside**

Professional services have been entrusted to Kearns Memorial, Maxton.

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