Bonnie Jean Harrel Watkins Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bonnie Jean Harrel Watkins (Shreveport, Louisiana), born in Alexandria, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 1, 2024 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bonnie Jean Harrel Watkins to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Tracy Lee Harrel and Vermelle Hyde Harrel; and her siblings, Betty Lynn Harrel and Tracy Lee Harrel, Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Dr. William Juan Watkins; her children, Melissa Watkins Pool, Amy Lee Watkins (Paul Johnson), Dr. William Harrel Watkins (Beth), Craig Allen Watkins (Anne) and James Brent Watkins (Wendy); her grandchildren, Callie Pool Berry (Shawn), Abby Pool Taylor (Chase), Millie Pool Wilson (Tim), Colton Anthony Pool, Emma Elizabeth Johnson, Anna Claire Johnson, Ella Corine Watkins, William Crawford Watkins (Natalie), Isabelle Lee Watkins, William Alexander Watkins (Sarah), Eliza Mason Watkins, Olivia McVeigh Watkins, Angelina Everett Watkins, William Wyatt Watkins, Isabella Grace Fertitta and Sophia Elizabeth Fertitta; and also Gwen Nash. She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren.

The family respectfully requests donations in lieu of flowers. Donations can be made to Noel Community Arts Program (NCAP), http://www.onrealm.org or Centenary College Choir, http://www.centenary.edu.