Mary Ann Hutchison Watkins, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter morning, Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Jackson, TN. Born in Blytheville, AR, she was the daughter of the late Richard Hill and the late Nettie Lou Hutchison.
SERVICES: A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Arrington Funeral Directors in Jackson, TN and her funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Caruthersville, MO.
Loving wife of the late Bobby N. Watkins, Sr. for 46 years, she is survived by 4 children; Nikki Netherland, Butch Watkins, Patty Collins and Robyn Payne; 9 grandchildren; Jennifer, Bob, Taylor, Bartlett, Shelby, Graham, Bryce, Brent and Becky and 3 great grandchildren: Grayson, Bryce and Braxton.
She was a caring sister to 7 siblings: Charlie Hutchison, Maxine Morton, Melba Rice, Bo Hutchison, Darlene Martindale (deceased), Steve Hutchison, and Betty Ferrell and a beloved aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a graduate of Hamlett-Robinson High School in Crockett-Mills, TN. Mary Ann and Bobby spent 33 years in the U.S.A.F. traveling extensively with their family before retiring to Jackson, TN in 1997. Mary Ann was an active member of Englewood Baptist Church and will be greatly missed by many who knew and loved her.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 2935 Highway 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN 38305.