Shinta Ivester Watts, 50, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away on Saturday; September 19, 2015 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice).  She was a life long resident of Live Oak, Florida, and was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Drew [Huchingson] and the late, Charles Jackson Ivester. Shinta was a mother, sister and friend who devoted her time and love to the care of her family.

Survivors include her sons, Freddy Watts, Tony Thomas, and Chris Thomas; daughters, Shintina Watts and Jessica Thomas; brothers, William Register, Charles Register, and John Huchingson; sisters, Patricia Thomas, Mary King, Tammy Ivester, and Susan Dise.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Rocky Sink Baptist Church. Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 South US Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida. 32025. (386) 752-1954.