of Searcy, AR
June 27, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Mary S. Holden Watters, 86, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 23, 2025. Mary was born in Joy, Arkansas to Joe and Janie Patterson Holden on June 27, 1939. She was the 10th child (of 11) born into the Holden family.
In 1955, she married Claude Watters. Mary and Claude were happily married for 62 years. Together they raised two children, Dalana and Rickey. Mary was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed all types of sports, especially basketball and football. Mary also enjoyed church and spending time with family. Mary was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church for over 70 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Dalana Copeland and son, Rickey Watters; three grandchildren, Brack Watters, Richard (Jamie) Copeland and Kathryn (Alex) Knapp; four great grandchildren, Emma Copeland, Grace Copeland, William Knapp, Matthew Knapp and one sister, Betty (Gerald) Barker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Watters; parents, Joe and Janie Patterson Holden; six brothers, Ray Holden, Floyd Holden, Max Holden, Marshall Holden, Nelson Holden, Gerald Holden and three sisters, Opal Terry, Molene Barnett and Verdie Vest.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Mount Hebron Baptist Church in Joy, Arkansas. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Mount Hebron Cemetery. All services under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy.
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3 Condolence(s)
Misty West
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Ms. Watters was a great person. I have lived by the Watters for 23 years and have grown quite close to the family. She was very dear to myself and my family. She will be greatly missed. We had some great talks and many laughs together. I will forever hold her smile in my heart.
Shirley Hamilton
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Mary Sue, my beautiful friend 😥 we enjoyed life together for many years. I loved your laugh and being your friend. Also enjoyed styling your hair for so many years.You always had great stories to tell about your job and family that you loved dearly. I will miss you and love you forever ❤️ Shirley
Mike and Tammy McCoy
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Such a beautiful woman. Always a presence in her children's and Grandchildren's lives. She is reunited again with the love of her life