Ola Jean (Dees) Watkins, age 72, of Strafford, MO, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was born May 16, 1943, in Harrison, AR, to Bill and Nova Deloris (Roberts) Dees.
Ola was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister Wanda J. Smith. She is survived by her son; Mchael Lee Hood, Strafford, MO. grand-daughter: Noelle Hood, Springfield, MO. her step-children: Leon Bingham, Bobby Bingham, and Robin Navratil; her adopted children: Joshua Watkins and Michael Watkins, nieces and nephews: Kent & Vicki Mayo, Springfield, MO. Daryl & Kristina Kelley, Springfield, MO Chris & Zegita Kelley, Dallas, TX. and Ron & Cindy Wilson, Aurora, MO. and her special friends; Susan Siemens, Strafford, MO. and Kim Angeles, Springfield, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2016, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North Burial will be held in Shiloh Cemetery, near Strafford, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.