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Winifred Lee "Winnie" Watts, 85 of Richmond, formerly of Alexandria, Wisconsin and Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Winnie served as an administrator of the Rules Committee, U.S. House of Representatives for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley G. Watts, Sr., parents, Elwood and Thelma Tyler Leary, sister Patricia Tuttle and infant daughter Mary Ellen. Mrs. Watts is survived by her children, Stanley G. Watts, Jr. (Cynthia), Stephen L. Watts (Janet). Richard E. Watts (Debi), Robert E. Watts (Tracy), and Charles Phillip Watts (Valerie). Also surviving are grandchildren; Katharine Watts (Byeong), Brandon Watts (Wency), Elizabeth Kavakauskas (Andrew), Carrie Watts, Suzanne Abner (Kenneth), Kelly Wycoff (Matthew), Brian Watts. Grahm Watts and Hynter Watts, 5 great grandchildren, sisters Roberta L. Ditton (Robert) and Laurel Hope Corbett (Andy) and a number of loving nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral will be held 1 pm Monday, January 14, 2013 in the Pohick Episcopal Church Cemetery, 9301 Richmond Hwy. Lorton, VA 22079. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to Pohick Church.