of Harriet, AR
October 25, 1936 - January 25, 2021
Helen Lea (Hinkle) Watts was born October 25, 1936 at Harriet, AR and passed from this life into eternal rest on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Baxter Regional Health Center in Mountain Home AR at the age of 84 years and 3 months. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary Ellen (Sutterfield) Hinkle. Growing up, her family traveled to various states during harvest season to pick vegetables and fruits.
Helen was a garment factory worker and seamstress until a back disability. She attended the Harriet School and Marshall High School through 1954. She was a Christian and loved working with summer Bible School sessions at the Rock Creek Community Center and read her Bible daily. During her later years she made regular phone calls to friends, families, and neighbors to check on their health and well-being which she was often more concerned about than her own. Often she would tell her daughter to remember to pray for one of them regarding their health or a need they had. She prepared food for many Ha-Roc-Co Fire Department fundraisers and served the department in other capacities. Nothing pleased her more than baking her famous coconut cream pie, chocolate rolls, fresh apple cake, honeybun cake and fried apple pies or making her dumplings and cole slaw and watching family, friends, and neighbors enjoy them! In her younger years, she loved fishing down on Big Creek and Buffalo River or stringing up the trout at Blanchard Springs. Another favorite pastime of hers was crocheting afghans and stocking caps and giving them to neighborhood children, friends, and family or donating them to hospital nurseries. She loved nature and displayed rocks and driftwood collected on various fishing trips. Her green thumb was evidenced by her many houseplants throughout the years and beautiful blooms in her yard. She enjoyed sitting on her porch waving at neighbors passing by and watching the huge variety of birds that she always insisted be fed. Without her special neighbors, Travis or Laura, to water her flowers and feed her birds, this would not have been possible.
Helen is preceded in death by her late husband of over 57 years Dennis, her parents, one sister, and grandson Kevin Dewayne Watts. She is survived by her three children who she loved dearly: daughter, Cynthia Gail Bryant of Springfield, MO; two sons, Dewayne and wife Trish of Flippin and Greg and wife Beth of Harriet; brothers, Tommy Hinkle and wife Joyce of Huntsville, and Jimmy Hinkle of Huntsville; and brother-in-law, Billie Joe Watts of Mountain Home. She was known as "Granny" or "Ma" to her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren including: grandsons Russell Horton and wife Kayla of Harriet, Lucas Bryant and wife Jill of Strafford, MO, Seth Bryant and wife Tiffanie of Koshkonong, MO, Kyston Watts and Rikki Blau, Kyler Watts, and Christian Watts all of Flippin and two granddaughters, Brendy Watts of Flippin and Brooke Sellers of Atlanta, GA. Her great grandchildren include, Saylor and Silver Horton of Harriet, Roxie Bryant of Koshkonong, MO, and Dawson Bryant of Strafford, MO, Tori and Kendall Sellers of Columbus, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Graveside services for Helen will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 29, 2021 at Rock Creek Cemetery in Harriet, Arkansas with Bro. Jerry Watts officiating. Honorary bearers will be Lucas Bryant, Seth Bryant, Kyston Watts, Christian Watts, Kyler Watts and Russell Horton. At the family's request memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Arkansas Children's Hospital.
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45 Condolence(s)
Katie (Wallis) Grinder
Monday, February 8, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for all the family.
Lorrie Eveland
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Helen and her husband, Dennis, were such dear people to meet when we first moved here years ago. She was so sweet and caring of other folks. I loved sharing the bounty of our garden with her. I could not visit her recently due to the COVID pandemic, but called her often. My husband & I will surely miss her kind wisdom! Prayers to the family!
Polly Collins
Saturday, January 30, 2021
So sorry to hear about Helen. She was a very dear friend to me. Will miss her calling me at Walmart and her saying Sorry to trouble you but can you bring me ....... I would tell her you are not any trouble I am here call me any time loved taking things to her because it would give us a chance to visit...Prayers for the family..
Pam Massey
Friday, January 29, 2021
Gai, Dwayne, Greg and families, my heart is saddened by Helen's passing. As my Mama's first cousin, she was wonderful to know. We loved her very much. So sorry for your loss and are praying for your comfort.
Mike and Peggy Harris
Thursday, January 28, 2021
We were sorry to hear about your loss. Helen will be missed by many people. Our prayers are with all her friends and family.
Jeri and James White and Coleta Greene and KeJay Woolfne
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Our deepest sympathy. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura and Miles
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Helen was like a mom, sister, and favorite aunt all rolled into one. Her kindness towards us was limitless. We were so blessed to have this wonderful woman as our neighbor. She loved us and cared for us and we loved her back with abandon. Helen knew everything about anything around here. As new neighbors, she was a wealth of information. She always made us feel welcomed. This woman will be so missed. We are very grateful we had her in our lives.
Beth Platt
Thursday, January 28, 2021
My prayers are with you and your family. Remember -
Grief is not a sign of weakness,
nor a lack of faith.
It is the price of love.
leeodia carlton
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
So sorry to hear Helen passed. Love her dearly. Prayers to the family
Kay Branscum
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Greg &Beth, Russell & Kayla, and other family members, so sad to hear of your loss. I talked to your mom (Grandma) on the phone many times and she was always a pleasure to talk to. She would always say I don't mean to bother you but I need to ask a question? I always told her she was never a bother and I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was always so sweet. Sympathy and Prayers to the family.
Pam Cannada
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Worked with her in shirt factory days. Loved her dearly
Teri Holderness and Jeannie Hage
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Our hearts are with you.
Dennis & Amy Cooper
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Although we never got to meet your mom, Cindy, it is obvious after reading about her that you carry on her love and talent for baking and tending to others. Sorry for your loss.
Bob and Julie Antill
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Cindy, Sending our love and prayers to you and your family.
Richard Sutterfield
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sorry for your loss
Dale and Dian King
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
John & Linda Watts
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Gail, Dewayne, Greg & families,
We pray that God will give you comfort during this time. We loved getting to visit with Helen and loved her very much. What a happen reunion day in heaven for her. You guys are forever in our hearts and prayers. Love John & Linda
Myra J. Collins
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
My heart goes out to the family of Helen Watts, as well as my prayers. I know how much she was loved, as Cindy talked about her mom often and always with great respect and love. Her loss will leave a hole in your lives as well as your heart. Praying for peace and healing. Share your memories and hold them close. Love to all.
Audrey Blandon Hall
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for Peace and Comfort for the family
Janetta Garton
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sending thoughts and prayers for Cindy and her family.
James and Gayle Tilley
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sending our condolences to all members of the Watts family. May God love and comfort you as only as He can during this time. God Bless!
Tommy & Julie George
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Hugs and prayers!
Angela Brooke
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.
Diana Chadwick
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Prayers for your family!
Mazie Lee
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sorry for your loss and I pray for God to give you comfort. I worked with her at the shirt factory.
Barbara Smith
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. God Bless each and everyone of you.
Rebecca N Patterson
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Our prayers are with you and may God give you and family peace.
God Bless.
James & Rebecca Patterson
Sheila Thurman
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Cindy, holding you close in my thoughts and wishing you comfort.
Kathryn Lawrence Neeley
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful lady. Memories of her in the community as I was growing up.
May God bless you with peace.
Mike and Kathy McCoy
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
So sorry for the loss of a very special lady .We have many wonderful memories, we loved her dearly â¤
Joann Barnett
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Cindy, such a wonderful life your mama lived: gardening, fishing, preparing wonderful meals for those she loved. Praying for your sweet family.
Debbie Watts
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Robin Crow
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
So sorry to hear of Helen passing. She was a precious lady. Prayers for her family â¤ï¸
Gay Ragan
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Sending love and prayers for Cindy.
Roger and Angie Johnson
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Russell and family, we are so sorry. Your family is in our prayers.
Libby Neville
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
I pray for comfort for all of you. Helen will surely be missed.
James & Sara (Kimbrell) Myatt
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for this sweet family during this most difficult time.
Deb Shockley
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Sending love to Cindy and her family.
Robin
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Sincere condolences to all of you.
Laura Miller
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
So sorry for your loss
Lisa Manes
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Thoughts & prayers . Sorry for your loss . May god bless your family .
Morgan Docekal
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Family is in my prayers! I loved stopping and seeing her when we would go visit my Granny Polly years back. She loved showing all her crafts she made and she was great friend to my mom and dad...Prayers for all
James and Leada Horton
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Helen. She was a great lady and will be missed. Our love and prayers for all the family.
JJ and Beverly Caldwell
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
We will miss your smiling face and friendly waves.
Jim & Bev Horton
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family