Helen Lee Watts

Obituaries

September 13, 2023

Helen Lee Watts

Helen Lee Watts passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born June 22, 1945, she was the daughter of Edward and Mildred Colberg.

A wake with food and great memories will be had Thursday p.m. for friends and family. Contact a member of family if you would like to attend. The family requests prayers, and if a monetary donation June 22, 1945 – September 6, 2023

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 at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

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