Blanche Ruth Watkins Obituary
The passing of Blanche Ruth Watkins in Natchitoches, Louisiana occurred on June 8, 2026. Blanche, born on February 4, 1927, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Blanche Ruth Watkins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mildred Harris Mellown and William Ewing Mellown; her brother William Ewing Mellown, Jr.; her husband John C. Watkins; and her daughter Valerie Parker.
She is survived by: her sister Kathryn Larkin; her sister-in-law Jane Watkins; her nieces, Cindy Allen (Rodney) and Frances Conine (Cliff); her grandchildren, Emily Allen (Andy Briseno), Claire Patrick (John), John Conine (Lidia), Joseph Conine (Hannah), Price Parker (Alice) and Kathryn Bostick (Stephen); and her great grandchildren, Ramona Briseno, Jack Conine, Sebby Conine, Poppy Conine, Marley Parker, Reese Parker, Hunter Parker and Olivia Bostick. She is also survived by her grandparents, great-aunt, and her future husband.
A service celebrating Blanche's life will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchitoches on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Trinity Episcopal Preschool, 148 Touline St., Natchitoches, LA 71457.
