Bowling Green, KY – Frances Laverne Watkins, 76, of Bowling Green, Kentucky passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, Kentucky. She was born on June 12, 1943 in Huntingburg, Indiana to the late Joe Birk and Dorothy Cooper.
Frances was loving and motherly, always caring for her family, laughing and joking. She enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows and having long talks with her friends.
She is preceded in death by her sons, James Ray Redman, Timothy Lee Redman; siblings Marilyn Ragel and Robert Joseph Birk; grandchild, Jerry Richard Turner III.
She is survived by her daughter, Malessa Watkins; grandchildren, Michael Golden, Jerricka Rose Turner, Justus Turner, Marquise Smith, Tyaira Watkins, Tymara Watkins, James Redman and John Redman as well as several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to give a special thank you to Brenda Barnett.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
David says
I am so sorry to look and see this news. Frances was a dear friend to me personally and we lost touch when she moved back home to Kentucky. My heart is in sorrow. Rest in Peace. Wear the khaki proud. Love you