Louise Watkins, 83, of Granite Shoals, previously long-term resident of San Saba, Texas, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2023, in Granite Shoals, Texas. She was born on August 10, 1939, to her parents, Arthur Lee Smith and Jewell Catherine Rasco Smith, in Lampasas, Texas. Louise married Robert Watkins March 20, 1958, faithfully for 42 years. She lived in San Saba retiring from San Saba nursing home. Louise attended church and volunteered there and at the Agape House in San Saba. Louise helped many in life; she gave what money couldn't buy “love.”
Louise is survived by her son, Kenneth R. Watkins; grandchildren: Amanda Brannon of Warren, Ohio, Brandy Brown of Houston, Texas, Kerry Watkins of Springtown, Texas, Michael Watkins of Rochelle, Texas, Ashlyn Watkins of Granite Shoals, Texas, Shane Watkins of Granite Shoals, Texas, and Louann Watkins of Granite Shoals, Texas; nine great-grandchildren; one great -great-grandchild; and sister-in-law, Peggy Smith of Gatesville, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Watkins; two sons, Denver D. Watkins and Robert H. Watkins; grandson, Denver D. Watkins Jr.; granddaughter, Stephanie Watkins; her brothers, Robert A. Smith, Louis 'Virgil' Smith, Donnie Smith, and Earl 'Son' Smith; her sisters, Vada Kelly and Caroline Neff; nephew, Kenny R. Smith; and niece, Lavada R. Howard.
A Funeral service was held at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba with James Jones officiating; interment followed at San Saba City Cemetery in San Saba, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of San Saba.