She graduated from Drew Central High School and the Brian's School of Business in 1941. She worked 35 years as a private secretary. During WW II, she worked at the Jacksonville Ordinance Plant and the Pine Bluff Arsenal. She married Harold Watts in 1945. He was in the Navy and stationed in Jacksonville and Miami, FL. There she worked in naval records. In 1962 she began work as Executive Secretary for the Vice President at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and remained in that position for 21 years. She also worked as Deputy Circuit Clerk in the Drew County Court House until her retirement. In 1976 she married John R. Collins.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Extension Homemakers of America, and American Legion Auxiliary where she served as President, Secretary/Treasurer and Platform Page during the annual conventions. She also served as District President of American Legion Auxiliary for six years.
She is preceded in death by husbands, Harold Watts and John Collins, by one son, Douglas Keenan Watts and great-grandson, Daniel Miller Greeson.
She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Kay Greeson and husband Rick; granddaughter, Beth Roach and husband Jason; grandson, Lee Greeson and wife Christie, all of Little Rock; granddaughter, June West and husband Jason of Clinton, South Carolina; great-grandchildren, Riley, Maggie and Annie Roach, Noah and Hannah Greeson; Promis, Randy, BJ, Patsy, Poppy, Paige, Paizley and Jaxson West.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, 942 Hwy 425 N, Monticello. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Family visitation will be after the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to, Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, 10 Remington Drive, LR 72204 or Baptist Home for Children, PO Box 427, Monticello, AR 71657. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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Diana
, WA Thursday, April 27, 2023 A wonderful Bivian. I worked with Bivian at University of Arkansas Monticello. 1968-1971. She shared her recipe for chocolate frosting. I still use it today. Blessing to her family.Gail Kizer
Dermott, AR Friday, January 24, 2020 Bivian was such a sweet person. I met her while working at the Courthouse. We had so many good conversations that I will cherish forever. Praying for all the family.Freda Scogin Baker
oak grove, MO Thursday, January 23, 2020 Sandra and familyI hated to hear about Aunt Bill, but I know that she is in a better place and will feel no more pain. Keep your good memories close and she will always be with you. I will be thinking about you all Saturday since I can't be there with you.
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, January 23, 2020 Your mother was a great friend of my mother, Claudie Gladden and me, John as well. She was such an amazing and beautiful lady and loved by all. I cherish memories of our times together. May God give you peace and comfort in your sorrow.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Mark&Mary withers
Camden, AR Wednesday, January 22, 2020 She was Mark's aunt and will be missed, prayers for the family!SUSIE CHADWICK
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, January 22, 2020 SANDRA, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. SHE WAS ALWAYS THE SWEETEST LADY. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HER. MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AT THIS SAD TIME AND HELP HEAL SOME OF THE PAIN I KNOW YOU ARE FEELING AT THIS TIMEMary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Deepest sympathy to the family. I have known Bivian all of my life. Miss Annie and my father Elvin Doss were either 1st or 2nd cousins.I know she is wrapped in the arms of loved ones now.