Barbara E. Watkins's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas

Barbara E. Watkins

May 5, 2025

Wichita, Kansas

Barbara E. Watkins's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downing & Lahey Mortuary

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Barbara E. Watkins Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara E. Watkins (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away on May 5, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara E. Watkins to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvie Bates and Dolores Bates; her husband Merl Richard Watkins; her siblings, John Bates, Robert Bates, Jerry Bates and Linda McGinty; and her stepdaughter Jennie Watkins.

She is survived by: her children, Brian Botts (Karrie) of Niceville, Bradley Botts (Karen) of Venice, Florida and Brenda Tatman (Jim) of Wichita, Kansas; her stepsons, Merl Ronn Watkins of Wichita and Jerry Watkins (Pam) of Valley Center, Kansas; her brother Bill Bates (Ginny) of Wichita, Kansas; and her brother-in-law Don McGinty of Wichita, Kansas. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial has been established with: Club Parkinson's, P. O. Box 771269, Wichita, Kansas 67277.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downing & Lahey Mortuary



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Ascension Living Via Christi Village Chapel - Ridge
3636 N Ridge Rd Ste 400, Wichita, KS 67205

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