Amy Watkins Birchell

Amy Watkins Birchell, 83, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Thursday at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Mrs. Birchell was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life here. She worked several years for Frolic Footwear and Grecian Steakhouse. She was a Methodist and was active in the Jonesboro Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by 3 husbands.

Survivors include;

1 Daughter: Camilla Barnes of Jonesboro;

1 Son: Terrel Watkins of Jonesboro;

3 Grandchildren: Terri Pickle, Stephen Watkins, and Kiley Barnes, all of Jonesboro; and

3 Great Grandchildren: Tristan Pickle, Kinsey Barnes, and Jacob Barnes.

Graveside funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Rev. Larry Hunt officiating.

Visitation will be held Saturday evening 5-7 at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association Fund, c/o Shirley Coble, 2024 Old Greensboro Rd., Jonesboro, AR 72401.