Marlene Watkins

July 11, 1946 ~ July 20, 2024
Born in:
Pittsburg, Texas
Resided in:
Hughes Springs, Texas
Services for Mrs. Marlene Watkins, age 78, of Hughes Springs, will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Daingerfield Church of Christ. There will be a time of visitation one hour prior to the service. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Marlene Rust Watkins was born July 11, 1946Β to J.D. and Martha Rust. She passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Hughes Springs.
Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Watkins; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Rust; sister, Carla Barnes; brothers-in-law, Noel Watkins, James Watkins, Joey Watkins; and sisters-in-law, Merlene Shaddix and Loretta Williams.
Ms. Watkins is survived by her sons, Marty Watkins and wife Connie of Hughes Springs, Michael Watkins and wife Kristi of Omaha; brothers, Gary Rust and wife Jenny of Longview, Sammy Rust and wife Nancy of Hughes Springs; grandchildren, Ashley, Kayla, Austin, Abby and Aubery; great-grandchildren, Karsyn, Stormie, Leyton, Sterling Boone, and baby Wrenley on the way; brothers-in-law, Jackie and wife Carolyn Watkins, Zackie Watkins, Shirrell Watkins and wife Donna, Robert Barnes; sister-in-law, Barbara Higgins and husband Dwaine of Omaha; and a host of extended family and friends.
Services
Visitation: August 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Daingerfield Church of Christ
818 West W M Watson Boulevard
Daingerfield, TX 75638
Memorial Ceremony: August 1, 2024 2:00 pm
Daingerfield Church of Christ
818 West W M Watson Boulevard
Daingerfield, TX 75638
What a precious person β¦ she will be missed
One of the sweetest ladies ever! Will be missed dearly!
Prayers for the family and friends
Barbara, Kermit and I are so sorry for your loss. Marlene was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.ππΌβ€οΈππΌ
Praying for Marty, Michael, and all the family. Mrs. Marlene was such a sweet woman. I will not be able to see yβall on Thursday, but know that yβall are in my thoughts and prayersβ€οΈ
Such a dear sweet lady. Prayers for this beautiful family. So glad I got to visit with her here while back at the donut shop. She was well loved and will be greatly missed.
Marty & Michael – Your mom always had a kind word each time I saw her and a welcoming personality. I’m so sorry that you’ve lost someone who you and your family loved so much. Freddie & I will keep the Watkins family in our prayers at your time of this loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Jessie Hicks
To the Marlene Watkins Family:Sending my condolences and praying for your family at this time.Marlene was a special person always had a smile,she will be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear this. May God give the family comfort. She was always so sweet.
Prayers for the Watkins Family, from the Lowrimore family. Our hearts are with you all.