Margaret Louellen Watkins Obituary
We bid farewell to Margaret Louellen Watkins in Mena, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 28, 2026 at the age of 88. Margaret touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Gruben and Julie Cleatie Gruben (Ogden); and her sisters, Wanda George (Callens) and Winnie Rodgers (James). She is survived by: her husband George; her children, George Dwayne Watkins (Bea) of Mena, Arkansas and Margaret Denice Smith (Michael) of Bentonville, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Angela Watkins, Brandon Watkins, Colton Watkins, Desiree Smedley (Tony), Ericka Eaton (Brandon), Melanie Allen (Joseph), Laura Allen (Spencer) and Brian Smith (Stephanie); her great grandchildren, Noah, Kailyne, Janie, Gage, Avery, Grace, Jenna, Caroline, Calvin, Harper and Natalie; and her brother Kenneth Gruben (Sandra) of Hamlin, Texas. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
