Melanie Dawn Watkins Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melanie Dawn Watkins of Kansas, Oklahoma, born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, who passed away on May 30, 2023 at the age of 49. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Elizabeth Elaine Thurman; her stepfather Gerald Thurman Sr.; and her grandparents, Jennie Mae Watkins Leach and Melvin Watkins. She is survived by: her parent Elizabeth Elaine'Watkins'Thurman; her children, Dakota Watkins of Kansas, Oklahoma and Brianna Watkins of Kansas Oklahoma; her grandson Matteo Littlewolf Fowler of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; and her siblings, Gerald Thurman Jr. (Briana) of Westville, Oklahoma, Anna Yard (Scott) of Bentonville, Arkansas and Jared Thurman (Caroline) of Westville, Oklahoma. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.