Leslie Karen Watts, 58, of Groves, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. She was born on April 2, 1957, in Port Arthur, to Gloria Green and Joseph Poche, Jr., and had been a lifelong resident of the area.

Leslie enjoyed cooking and, more especially, cooking for family and friends. She enjoyed the beach, fishing, and crabbing. She loved shopping for her grandchildren. Leslie will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, and a devoted grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of twenty years, Paul Watts, of Groves; son, Kristopher Creel and his wife, JoAnna, of Groves; daughters, Felicia Watts and Teresa Cottongin and her husband, Randy, all of Kirbyville; grandchildren, Dakota, Katelynn, Kelsey, Jaden, Abigail, Jake, Greenlee, and Gunner; mother, Gloria Poche of Port Neches; father, Joseph Poche, Jr. of Port Acres; brother, Ricky Poche and his wife, Doris, of Fred; sister, Lisa Poche of Port Neches; and numerous other family and friends. She will be especially missed by her faithful four legged companions.

A gathering of Mrs. Watts family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Watt’s memory to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.