Elizabeth Ann Watkins Pritchett

ELIZABETH ANN WATKINS PRITCHETT

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Watkins Pritchett, age 88 of Fayette, were held Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. from Fayette First Freewill Baptist Church. Special guest singers were Southern Praise Quartet (Mike Pritchett, Phyllis Hawkins, Steve and Lisa Langner), Anthony Pritchett and Gentry Wheat. Graveside services followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery.  Bro. Mike Cox and Bro. Scott Montgomery officiated.  She died Sunday, Feb. 8, at her residence in Lake  View.
She was born to on June 17, 1937, in Fayette to  Willie Elmer (Johnnie) Watkins Sr.
God gave her a love for kids that led her to open a babysitting business for many years at her house on the Pritchett Farm.
She was a good neighbor who loved to help people. She also loved to laugh, attend Southern Gospel concerts especially ones with The Inspirations Quartet, watch Alabama Crimson Tide football and gardening.
However, above all else, she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reading His Word. We will never know on this side of Heaven how much Mrs. Pritchett made an impact on her family and friends for God’s kingdom. We will miss her but look forward to that glad reunion day.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, John Wilton “J.W.” Pritchett.
Survivors to cherish her memory include her son, Mike (Amy) Pritchett; three grandchildren, Gwendolyn Pritchett, Anthony Pritchett and Annalyn Pritchett; and brother, Willie Elmer (Rachel) Watkins Jr.
Special thanks to the Hospice of West Alabama and Tammie Keeton-Reynolds who took care of her and to all of the friends who have showed love and support to her family during her final days.
Pallbearers wereAnthony Pritchett, Andy Wilson, Alan Wilson, Luke Pennington, Eddie (Bunky) Hayes, Jason Foster, Josh Taylor and Justin Taylor.
Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.