Laquetta Hendrickson Watkins, 67, of Symsonia, passed away on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was born on Sunday, Sept. 17, 1950, in Mayfield, to the late William “Bill” and Thelma Cole Watkins. She worked at Lourdes Hospital at the adult day care center for over 10 years. Laquetta loved animals and enjoyed being a animal rescue transporter. She was a member of Clarks River Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Hendrickson of Symsonia; long time friend, Frank Boyd of Symsonia; five sons, Michael Hendrickson, Rodney Hendrickson, Gene Hendrickson, Dean Hendrickson, Rhen Hendrickson, all of Symsonia; five daughters, Shelley Hendrickson, Toree Hendrickson and Trina Crisp, all of Symsonia, Sharon Hendrickson of Ledbetter and Shea Hendrickson of Paducah; one brother, James Watkins of Symsonia; two sisters, Glenda Sydboten of Jackson, Tenn., and Donna Ray of Symsonia; eight grandchildren, Aaron Hendrickson, Karley Wray, Tatiana Temple, Tailor Griffin, Devin Shelton, Payton Shelton, Mandey Wray, Alyssa Hendrickson, Duncan Boyd; and seven great-grandchildren, Kaleb Hendrickson, Hennesey Hendrickson, Laquetta Soloman, Karsyn Poole, David Poole, Jaylynn Watermon, and Olivia Soloman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jerry Duane Watkins; and two sisters, Juanita Lambert and Jeanette Ray.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Collier Funeral Home in Benton with Bro. Jeff Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Symsonia.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Collier Funeral Home in Benton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayfield Graves Animal Shelter, 500 N. 12th St., Mayfield, KY 42066