Esther Mae Watkins, 91, of Washington, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Prairie Village Living Center.
She was born on July 3, 1923, in Bicknell, to Ben and Viola (Barnett) Hawk
She loved making quilts for her family and spending time with each family member.
Esther is survived by one daughter, Phyllis (Tom) Gross of Washington; three sons, Ed Watkins and Richard (Mary) Watkins, both of Washington, and Danny (Shirley) Watkins; two brothers, Melvin Hawk of Tennessee and Joe Hawk of Oregon; two sisters, Joan Jones of Danville and Ruth Ann Jackson of Bicknell; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Hubert Watkins, whom she married Jan.18, 1941, died April 27, 1992. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Watkins in 1955; one grandson; three sisters; and four brothers
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ed Lee Mortuary, with Rev. Wayne Neeley officiating. Burial will follow in Sugarland Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ed Lee Mortuary.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com