of Helena, AR
May 5, 1953 - April 15, 2022
Patricia Ann Watkins, age 68, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home in Helena, Arkansas. She was born May 5, 1953 in Manilla, Arkansas to Lottie Short Potts and the late Quimbia Potts. Patricia loved Christmas, gardening, cross stitching, animal rescue, and playing the Family Farm game on Facebook.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, April Hopkins; granddaughter, Trisha Fairfax; father; and brother, Quimbia Rex Potts.
She is survived by her son, Dennis "DJ" Watkins (fiance', Minnie Manion) of Helena; two grandchildren, Heather Warren and Christopher Manion; one great grandchild, April Warren; a host of other family and friends.
A graveside service for Ms. Patricia Watkins will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Oddfellows Cemetery in Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Roller-Citizens Chapel.
Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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16 Condolence(s)
Claudia Harris
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Gone but not forgotten. Rest in heaven.
Scott Manion
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Elbert, Pat George
Friday, April 22, 2022
So very sorry, For all the family. Prayers for you all Mrs. Lottie
tena pickett
Thursday, April 21, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of patty's passing. I just spoke with her last month. This is too soon after losing Rex . Prayers for you ms.Potts always.
Cherie Colston Moses
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
I am truly devastated. I have list my best friend of over 50 years and my "sister". I will always love you.
DJ and Maw, you are in my prayers along with the rest of the family.
Mary LAURELES
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Sending my condolence to the family. Rest in peace Patty will see you again one day
Mavis Heathcock Winfree
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Patty's family. She was a childhood friend from my school days in Elaine,Ar . She was a sweet natured person,and had many friends that loved her as much as I did. May the Lord comfort and keep all of you during this difficult time.
Debby Copeland Dennis
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
So sorry to hear about Patty's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her. Rest in peace Patty. Love ,Debby.
Teresa Hill
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Sending prayers for your family. Patricia was a sweet person. She will be missed.
Tammy manion
Monday, April 18, 2022
Iam so sorry for your loss praying for all the family.
Minnie Manion
Monday, April 18, 2022
Thank you Mama for welcoming Cricket and I into your home and family with open arms. I'm gonna miss you more then you'll every know. I love you.
Kathleen Nicholson
Monday, April 18, 2022
Patty was my best friend in school, she will be missed dearly
Chassity Clark
Monday, April 18, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss this breaks my heart .
With love, Chassity
(Heather Warren's mom n law)
Terri Seeman Hollowell
Monday, April 18, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Patricia’s passing. To DJ and family please know she will be remembered by classmates as a beautiful soul. My thoughts and prayers to you all as you deal with her loss.
Monica Brantner
Monday, April 18, 2022
Just know we are always here as family. We will miss momma Patricia.
Joann Hudson Carroll
Monday, April 18, 2022
Family and friends of Patty Potts. I’m so sorry to hear about Patty. Praying for Ya.