Barbara Jane Watkins 53, formerly of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania, passed away June 18, 2017. Barbara graduated in 1984 from Riverside High School in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She was a talented artist, many of her paintings were featured on ARC calendars and distributed nationwide. She was accomplished in sign language, displaying her talent signing music at church, and in assisted living facilities. She was a member of Concord UMC, where she was active in the youth Sunday School and was employed for many years at Noah's Ark Daycare. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Watkins. Survivors include parents, Eleanor and Jim Watkins; sister, Rebecca (Robert) Ingram; sister-in-law, Brenda Watkins; nieces and nephews, Heather Watkins, Chad, Emily, Meg and David Ingram. A Celebration of Barbara's Life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017 with visitation one hour prior both at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials may be made to ARC of Sedgwick County, 2919 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67203.
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