Arlene Francis Watkins passed away at her nursing home in Arvada, CO on Saturday, February 12, 2021. She was 87 years old and less than two weeks away from turning 88. The cause of death was a 30 year battle with breast cancer.
Arlene was born on February 24, 1933 in Belleview, Kansas the daughter of Clyde Milner and Hazel Bell. Arlene graduated from Englewood High School, Englewood, Colorado. She married her soul mate Max Watkins in 1951. Arlene worked as a health product merchandiser for Proctor & Gamble. She lived most of her adult life in Westminster, Colorado. Her hobbies included reading, watching the Denver Broncos or Colorado Rockies and gardening but her absolute favorite thing to do was to have family over for visits. Arlene never missed any of her children’s or grandchildren’s school or sporting events.
Arlene is survived by her son Scott Watkins; grandchildren Mike Watkins, Krysta Watkins, Chad Conry, Adam Conry and Casey Conry; great-grandchildren Jake Watkins, Liam Conry, Brekston Conry and Kempsey Conry; and her sister Doreen.
Arlene Francis Watkins is predeceased by her spouse Max Watkins in 2008; her children Max Watkins Jr. and Pauly Conry; and siblings Clyde, Charlie, Sonny Ray, Dale, Donnie, Ramona; and grandchild Dan Watkins.
Arlene was a caring great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, wife, and sister who loved her family dearly. She was a strong women, a great role model and a rock for her family and friends. She lived a wonderful long life and will be missed dearly. Memorial donations in Arlene’s honor shall be given to the Susan G Komen breast cancer foundation. Please visit website www.komen.org to make a donation.
