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Judith Arline Watkins Latchaw © Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory 12-2020 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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October 13, 1938 - December 17, 2020
Judith Arline Latchaw, age 82 of Enid, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. The graveside service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 9th in Enid Cemetery. Following will be a reception at the Hoover Building. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory.
Judith was born October 13, 1938 in Enid, OK to LeRoy and Genevieve (Hicks) Watkins. She graduated from Enid High School and married Paul Latchaw on June 3, 1956. They made their home in Enid, where they raised their children and were married 62 years before Paul’s death in 2018.
As a girl, Judith was a member of the first Girl Scout Troop in Enid and went on to become a Girl Scout Leader for many years as an adult. She was a professional cook and spent many years working at Enid Central Kitchen and NORCE. She retired from the State of Oklahoma in 2005.
Judith lived for her children and grandchildren; all of whom deeply adored her. Her family referred to her as “Grandma Judy” and she was known for her baked beans and holiday stuffing. She was a person of character and moral integrity. Her sense of humor, passion for family, and strong will carried her through life. Above all, Grandma Judy was a person you could count on. She was the best grandmother anyone could ever hope for and she will be greatly missed.
Judith was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Jerry and James Watkins, and sister, Jeanette A. Markes Hatfield. She is survived by her son, Daniel Latchaw and grandchildren, Kristen, Daniel, Damyn, and Drew, her daughter, Jennifer Stevens and husband, Douglas and grandchildren, Dustin Stevens and wife, Breanne, Morgan Stevens, Tiffiney Winchester and husband, Jake, as well as 7 great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Brooklyn, Alysia, Gracelynn, Kaitlynn, Alexander, and Jimmy, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Paul Latchaw © Enid News and Eagle 07-26-2018 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
© Enid News and Eagle
May 21, 1932 - July 23, 2018
A Celebration of Life Service for Paul Latchaw, age 86, of Enid, will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2018, at the Ladusau-Evans Chapel, with Pastor Terry O'Toole officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Paul was born May 21, 1932, in Enid to Ira R. and Nellie Laurie Latchaw and passed away Monday, July 23, 2018, in Integris Bass Baptist Health Center.
He attended and graduated from Enid High School and attended Phillips University. Paul entered the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War, where he was assigned to the Atom Bomb Testing.
He married Judith Watkins on June 3, 1956, in Enid, OK.
He worked for the City of Enid as an Assistant Supervisor for Traffic Control, retiring after 30 years. He worked for Enid News and Eagle in the maintenance and delivery departments.
Paul was a member of the Chisholm Trail Cowboy Church. He was involved with the Enid Senior Center and played the harmonica in several music groups.
He is survived by his wife Judy, of the home; daughter Jennifer Stevens and husband Douglas, of Enid; son Daniel Latchaw, of Enid; seven grandchildren, Tiffiney, Dustin, Morgan, Kristen, Daniel, Damyn and Andrew; six great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Alysia, Alexander, Brooklynn, Gracelynn, and Katelynn; and a sister, Lillie Farar.
Paul was preceded in death by parents, three brothers and four sisters.
Condolences may be made online and the service may be viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.
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