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Established 1948   Velma Watkins, 77, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Homestead of Denison. Mrs. Watkins was born February 19, 1941 in Denison, daughter of Marion and Mildred Hollowell Stapp. She married the love of her life, Frank Watkins, June 4, 1960 in Denison, Texas. Velma was a wonderful mother who was always active in school activities and the PTA, where she served as President. She was a diehard Yellow Jacket fan and worked countless hours in the concession stand. She truly enjoyed traveling while on vacation and cooking for her family and friends. The great joys of her life were her family, dear friends and her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Velma was a faithful member of Truth Church. Mrs. Watkins leaves behind her beloved family: husband of 58 years, Frank Watkins of Denison; son, Phillip Watkins and wife, Connie, of Denison; granddaughter, Jessica Sue James; great-grandchildren, Corie Franklin and Aaliyah Aline James Franklin; brothers, Donald Robert Stapp and wife, Saundra, of Denison; Richard Leroy Stapp of Ft. Worth; and sister, Joyce Nadine Woods of Denison. Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon, November 27, 2018 at Cedarlawn Memorial Park with Rev. David Gilbert officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, Denison. - - - Fisher Funeral Home   On Friday, July 5, 2019, the Lord called Frank Ross Watkins, 82, to his heavenly home. Mr. Watkins was born November 24, 1937 in Whitewright, Texas, son of L.A. and Lillie Clancy Watkins. In high school he played football and baseball for Whitewright. After high school he graduated from El Centro College in Dallas where he learned to be an electrician. Frank was not only a great electrician but an excellent carpenter as well. He married the love of his life, Velma Stapp, June 4, 1960 in Denison, Texas. Frank served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He collected sports memorabilia, especially sports cards. He was a member of the Car Club and owned a Model A car. He attended Truth Church. He was a devoted, loving husband taking excellent care of his wife until her passing in 2018. He missed her deeply and we find comfort in knowing that they are together again. Frank leaves behind his son, Phillip Watkins and wife, Connie, of Denison, Texas; granddaughter, Jessica Sue James; great-grandchildren, Corie Franklin and Aaliyah Aline James-Franklin; sister, Dixie Mallard of Harvest, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Jim, L.A. "Chuck", and Norman Watkins; and sisters, Viola "Red" Watkins, Ethel Green, and Betty Clancy. Funeral services with military honors were held Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2019 at Fisher Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Gilbert officiating. A private interment was held at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, Texas. Arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, Denison. - - - Fisher Funeral Home  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |