of Jonesboro, AR

December 12, 1934 - February 10, 2021

Betty Watkins, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born December 12, 1934 in Jonesboro to Albert W. and Bertha (King) Dorton. Mrs. Watkins worked for over 30 years with the Nettleton Public Schools until retirement. She was a member of Cottage Home Baptist Church and was a liaison secretary for the senior citizens center. She loved traveling, the St. Louis Cardinals, quilting, gardening, fishing and spending time with her family and being a ''GG'' to her great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Minford ''Pent'' Higgins; second husband of 30 years, Bernerd ''BH'' Watkins; a son, Gary Higgins; and siblings, Lloyd Dorton, Howard Dorton, Monroe Dorton, Russell Dorton, Vera Moore, Dorothy Rainbolt, Zelma Pardew, Orma Jo Vincent and Elsie Parker.

Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Ms. Betty include her daughter, Pamela (Wiley) Ward; step-daughter, Cathy (Watkins) Jacobs and spouse, Paul; grandchildren, Kembralyn (Philip) Redman, Tim (Mandie) Brannon, Angela Normann, and Amy Roth; great grandchildren, Kohen Ligons, Adam Redman and Anna Redman; and a brother, Doyle (Carolyn) Dorton.

A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021, at Pine Hill Cemetery with Rick Carter officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Philip Redman, Kohen Ligons, Adam Redman, James Dorton, Steve Dorton and Ethan Johns will serve as pallbearers.

Lasting memorials can be made to the Arkansas Sheriff Youth Ranch, 100 St Vincent Pl, Batesville, AR 72501 or the Nettleton Education Foundation, PO Box 2044, Jonesboro, AR 72402.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com