Ella Beth Watkins

Ella Beth Watkins of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, May 25, 2015 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Ella Beth was born September 1, 1938 to Francis Ward and Terresa Marie (Boren) Ward in Scott County, Arkansas. Ella Beth was 76 years, 8 months and 24 days old. Ella Beth was a homemaker and a longtime member of Waldron First Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.

Ella Beth was a loving daughter, mother and granny. She loved getting to spend time with her family and was always anxious to hear about their everyday happenings.

Ella Beth leaves behind to cherish her memory, one son, Keith Watkins and wife Mandy of Cabot, Arkansas, one daughter, Kandis Hunsucker of Waldron, Arkansas. Granny will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Heather Hunsucker of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Heath Hunsucker and wife Cathy of Tonitown, Arkansas, Joshua Watkins and wife Christina of Austin, Arkansas and Whitney Reed and husband David of Ward, Arkansas and three Great grandchildren: Carson Hunsucker, Wyatt Watkins, and Sawyer Reed. Ella Beth will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives were impacted by her including an extended family and friends.

Ella Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Watkins, her parents, Tank and Marie Ward, one sister, Francis Ward and one brother, James Ward.

Ella Beth's life celebration will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs and Rev. Mike Shaddon officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Ella Beth's pallbearers will be Wyatt Watkins, Dal White, Larry Boren, Gary Lynn Shaddon, Joel Asher, and Joe Bill Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be the Class of 1955.
Ella Beth's visitation will be Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home where Ella Beth's family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

My Daily Prayer: Lord, I pray that whatever my family remembers of me, my temper, my tears, my laughter, my mistakes, please let them also remember my deep love for each of them.

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