Bonnie Howard Watkins

New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Bonnie H. Watkins, age 84, on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Prompt Succor with Father Brian Harrington officiating.  Entombment will follow at Beau Pre’ Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm at David Funeral Home in New Iberia.  A Rosary will be prayed on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 11:30 am by the Men’s Rosary Group.

Bonnie passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones, after a 14-year battle with dementia.

A native of Weeks Island, Bonnie was born on November 17, 1938 to the late William Howard and Sadie Stroud Howard.  She married the love of her life, George L. Watkins Jr., on December 6, 1958.

Bonnie was a gentle, kind, and soft-spoken woman.  She always had a big infectious smile on her face and was loved and adored by everyone who knew her.  Bonnie enjoyed cooking and baking for her family.  She loved spending time with her family, children, and grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters, Teri Davidson (Chris), and Monique Fritz (David); her grandchildren, Jenna Watkins (Dakuiry Palmisano), Seth Davidson (Catherine Hanson), and Tyler Davidson (Emma Middleman) and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she loved so much

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Watkins Jr., and her siblings, Minnie Lasseigne, Juanita Jolet, L.A. Howard, and Chester Howard.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are David Fritz, Chris Davidson, Seth Davidson, Tyler Davidson, Tras Lasseigne, and Jeff Jolet.

The family would like to thank Acadian Hospice for all the kindness and support they shared with the family during this most trying time, especially Dana Summers and Serena Bailey.  They would also like to thank all the caregivers that loved and cared for her throughout the years.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org.

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of handling the funeral arrangements.