Helen Watts Obituary

Age - 78

September 12, 2023

Morris, OK

"Helen Lee Watts passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. Born June 22nd, 1945, she was the daughter of Edward and Mildred Colberg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie. She is survived by children Paula, Mike and Susan Smith, Thomas and Renee Watts, Terry and Teresa Isenhower, and Frankie and Amber Birdtail. Included in the family are 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. After retiring from a fully loved career as an accountant for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Helen spent all of her time with her husband, traveling, putting together puzzles, and watching old tv shows. She was loved and will be missed. A wake with food and great memories will be had Thursday pm for friends and family. Contact a member of family if you would like to attend. The family requests prayers, and if a monetary donation is desired, please send to Trinity Baptist Church in Morris, OK (PO box 140) in Helen's name. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Helen's Tribute Page of our website. www. mcclendon-winters. com"

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