Helen Marie Watkins Obituary
We announce the death of Helen Marie Watkins of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, who passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Helen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Marie Watkins to pay them a last tribute.
Helen will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Helen will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Helen’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Ferguson and Mary Mitchell Ferguson. She is survived by: her children, Lawrence Lenard, Alexander Watkins and Marie Brunson; and her brothers, Andrew Ferguson, Robert Ferguson, Roosevelt Ferguson and Clifton Ferguson. She is also survived by twenty-seven grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Henson-Holcomb Mortuary Chapel (3804 W 14th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church (1317 S Texas St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601).
