Patricia Rae Waltkins

WATKINS, Patricia Rae- age 91, of Fenton, passed away, August 19, 2026. Visitation 2:00 PM-5:00PM Saturday, August 22, 2026, followed by a prayer service at 5:00PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, Memorial contributions in Patricia's memory would be appreciated to The American Cancer Society Michigan.

Patricia was born May 4, 1935, in Marion, the daughter of Raymond and Ruth (Jones) Case .She married Ronald D. Watkins in Marion on June 3, 1952. Patricia was a graduate of Marion High School in 1953, where she was a member of the cheerleading team. She was an excellent homemaker who also served as a teachers aid at the Argentine School. Patricia was a member of the Houghton Lake Eagles Lodge. She and Ronald were avid travelers and were members of the CB Club of the Fenton area. Patricia enjoyed crocheting, and arts and crafts. She also was an avid boater and water skier. Mostly she loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great- great- grandchildren. Patricia always looked forward to family reunions.

Patricia is survived by her children, Ronna (Thomas) Denker of Prudenville; Renee (Claude) High of Grand Blanc, Randy (Carmen) Watkins of Roscommon, and Rosalie Watkins-Kinsey of Fenton; 13 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and 15 great- great grandchildren; sister, Sandra Wilson; and brother, Calvin (Patsy) Case; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Caregiver Professionals at StoryPoint Fenton (Provision Living), and CorsoCare Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ruth (Jones) Case; husband, Ronald D. Watkins; sister Janet Blevins; and her brother, Larry Case. Memorial tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.