Patricia Mae Watkins

Patricia Mae Watkins, 80, of Augusta, Arkansas peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loved ones on September 14, 2025 at her home. She was born January 31, 1945 in Bakersfield, California to the late Nathan Lee Gann and Effie Mae Grissom. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed fishing trips in her earlier years. She took great pride in canning the fruits and vegetables her late husband grew from their garden. Patricia loved the outdoors and found joy in the simple beauty of nature. In her later years, she found joy in dancing around the living room to her favorite songs or watching her favorite shows. Above all, her greatest treasure was her family, and her grandchildren were truly the light of her life. A devoted member of Augusta Church of God, Patricia's faith was central to who she was and how she lived. She will be remembered for her warmth, devotion, and the love she so freely gave. She is survived by her two sons, Richard Watkins (Chandra) and Jackie Watkins (Tammy), her daughter, Rebekah Hodges (Will), her grandchildren, Billy Gilbert, Andrea Taylor (Billy), Candace Gilbert (Donald), Ashlee Green (Troy), Diana Homes (Alan), Hannah Futrell (Austin), Vanessa Hodges (Ronnie), Jasmine Jones (Luke), Destany Hodges, Caitlyn Ashby, Dena Ashby, Jerry Don Watkins, Randy Dipsey (Misha), and Katrina Barber (James), her great grandchildren, Heather, Hayden, Christopher, Jackson, Preston, Ryleigh, Karaline, Kaden, Cali, Cari, Jasper, Easton, Makaleigh, Vivian, Kyle, Everett, Jaslynn, A'Maya, Jabari, and Pryia. She is also survived by her sister, Ann Clark (Harold), and her brother, James "Bubby" Britt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Watkins, and her daughter, Jennifer Watkins. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Woodruff County.