Patsy Ruth (Burgess) Watkins, age 93, of Arlington, Texas passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. Patsy was born November 12, 1927 in Dallas, Texas to Wilmer W. Burgess and Margaret Thompson Burgess and was a graduate of North Dallas High School. Patsy married William L. "Bill" Watkins on October 1, 1946.
Patsy is survived by her daughter Teri Watkins Pratt-Yates and son Mark Wesley Watkins, grandchildren Melissa (Richard) Hamill, Cody Schmidt, Melinda Schmidt, David Schmidt, Albert VanValkenburg, Rob Watkins, Ryan (Bianca) Watkins, John (Brittany) Pratt, Jr., Chris (Brooke) Pratt, Victoria Yates, and Ireland Watkins. Patsy was also blessed to have 11 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren, a brother Dr. Wesley W. Burgess and a sister Joanne January. Patsy was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Margaret Messina, parents, husband, William Watkins, daughter, Patricia Ann Schmidt, and a son, Bill Watkins.
Patsy was a homemaker who loved music and could play the piano by ear. She also loved watching birds, flowers and seasonal colors, and was always ready for a trip to the beach.
A reception for Patsy will be held Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Sparkman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1029 South Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081. A visitation will occur from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 1029 South Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081. A graveside service will occur Monday, November 30, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Restland Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sparkmanrichardson.com for the Watkins family.
