Diana Marie Watkins Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Diana Marie Watkins of Nixa, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Diana left this world on March 7, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Weston Ward and Ruth Yeakley Ward; her husband Douglas Wesley Watkins; and her grandson Jordan Routon. She is survived by: her sibling Dee; her children, Donnie Wilson (Kim) of Nixa, Missouri, Dedra Routon (Tim) of Ozark, Missouri, Shellie Ritzman (Nevin) of Kernersville, David Watkins (Melony) of Fritch, Texas and Derek Watkins (Yvette) of Nixa, Missouri.; her great grandchildren, Rowan, Coven, Hadley, Gwendolyn, Violet and Callum; her brothers, Don Ward (Corlee) of Arlington and Dale Ward (Avice) of Granbury, Texas.; and her pet Jazzi.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to: Children's Miracle Network or her church, Riverdale Baptist Church of Nixa, Missouri.
