Willie " Dean" Otts, age 86, of Gattman, MS, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.  Bro. Thad Hawkins to officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 11:00am until 12:00pm.

Pallbearers: Josh Otts, Brian Guyton, Dakota Otts, Tyler Otts, Kelby Guyton, and Sage Guyton

Ms. Willie "Dean" was born on August 17, 1939 in Lamar County, AL to the late Vance Ohlen Nethery and the late Ruby Mae Humphery Nethery.  She attended schools in Lamar County, AL.  She loved being outdoors, especially going camping and fishing.  Ms. Dean thoroughly enjoyed country music and loved to sit and listen to her vinyl record of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty and Charlie Pride.  She was a hard worker, always taking care of her family whom she adored.  Her bright spirit and tender heart will always be cherished by all who loved and knew her.

Survived By:

Son: Harold (Martha) Otts, Gattman, MS

Daughter: Willie Mae Huguley, Hamilton, AL

Grandchildren: Josh Otts (Amanda), Brian Guyton (Christy), Michelle Sartain (Michael)

Great Grandchildren: Tyler Otts (Kendall), Dakota Otts (Crystal), Harley Otts,

Hope Smith (Rell), Gracie Crosby (Preston Ballard), Ally Crosby, Colten Hollis (Skyler),

Kelby Guyton, Sage Guyton, Adrianna Cannon, Brianna Cannon

GG Grandchildren: Palmer Hollis, Scarlett Parker, Beckett Ballard, Kaia Smith, Drake Byars

Brother: Wayne Nethery

Preceded In Death By:

Husband: James Oliver Otts

Parents: Vance Ohlen and Ruby Mae Nethery

Brothers: Daniel Nethery, Frank Nethery, Doug Nethery, Rob Nethery, Donnie Nethery

Sister: Doris Nethery Williams

Grandson: Jamie Harold Otts

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing