Marjory Helen Watkins
March 09, 2015
Marjory Helen Watkins, 92, quietly passed away March 9, 2015. Marjory was born October 22, 1922 in Guthrie Center, IA to Dorothy (Shoemaker) and Fred Ballou. She grew up in Oskaloosa where she met her husband, Robert Lee Watkins. They lived in Bussey, IA for over 30 years where Marge was a member of United Methodist Church in Bussey, President of WSCS for several years, and supported her husband in Lions Club. In later years, Marjory moved to Des Moines and worked for The Principal Financial Group for 20 years. She was an active member of the F.O.Eagles and enjoyed cooking, reading, playing cards, and time with her family and friends.
Marjory is survived by her son, Robert Mark (Mary) Watkins of Granger; and her daughters, Marsha (Richard) Heck of West Des Moines, and Toni (Ferd) Vander Sluis of Bussey; and eight grandchildren. Marjory was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Jaxie Robertson and Skippy Ballou.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville, IA.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for distribution to Gigis (Down Syndrome)-Friday Friends and The Multiple Sclerosis Society-Upper Midwest Chapter.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ron and Carol Brink Forret
03/24/2015
We enjoyed working with Marjory for many years at Principal...so sorry to learn of her passing.
Stacy Perlowski
03/12/2015
My thoughts and heart are with you. Love to all! <3
Wendy Perlowski
03/10/2015
Sorry for your loss but it was time for Momma's journey to end here & for her spirit to move forward. Love you all! Wendy
Larry and Carolyn Formanek
03/09/2015
Marsha: So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you an your family.