Margaret Watts Wheat, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in her home in Colyell, Louisiana, on June 7, 2025, at approximately 2:35 am. She was 91 years old.
Born on February 17, 1934 to Ike and Ida Shaffett Watts, Margaret lived a life full of love and dedication to her family. She’ll be remembered for her strength, her kindness, and the warmth she extended to everyone she met.
Margaret was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Bill Wheat; her daughters, Glenda Wheat and Goldie Pollard, and Goldie’s husband, Wayne Pollard; her sister, Smokey Wheat; her brother, Kenneth Watts and his wife Cecile; her brother-in-law, LC Averett; her parents, Ike and Ida Shaffett Watts; her grandsons, Danny and Brent Pollard; and her daughter-in-law, Peggy Wheat.
She’s survived by her loving siblings, Delma Averett, Lois Ardoin (Vernal), and Odis Watts (Ouida); and her brother-in-law, Ambers Wheat.
Margaret’s memory will be cherished by her children: Brenda Wheat, Lane DotDurn Wheat (DeeDee), Joy Ricks (Barry), Timbo Wheat and son in law Ricky Wheat.
She leaves behind a legacy of love through her numerous grandchildren: Alicia Wheat, David Pollard (Amanda), Duck Wascom (Elisha), Kenny Wascom, Mike Wheat (Kandy), Chris Wheat (Shay), Angela and Becky Thompson, Travis Ricks (Carrie Robinson), Darren Ricks, Jamie Wheat (Whitney), Cody Wheat (Jennifer), and Mason Wheat (Caitlin).
A host of great-grandchildren: Bryan McDonald, Lily McDonald, Kailey Wascom, Makenzee Wascom, Isabella Borg, Wendi Wascom, Braileigh Ortego (Locust), Trent Wheat, Zak and Ava Kennedy, Tyler Wheat (Macie), Elyana Duffy (Landon), Abby Wheat (Joel), Addie and Cole Ruiz, Sierra Pollard, Ashlynn Crayton (Zach), Emaly and Ashton Pollard, Garrett and Raelyn Ricks, Camryn and Lawsyn Ricks, Gabriella and Paci Lynne Watts, Jamie Alice and Tuff Wheat, Logan and Olivia Wheat, and Palmer Kate Wheat.
As well as her great-great-grandchildren: Myles, Liam, Bekah, Taylor, Jensyn, Maddyn, Sutton, Lennon, Lyla, and Vivian.
Margaret’s unwavering love and gentle spirit touched many lives, and she’ll be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
A funeral service will be held to celebrate Margaret’s life at Colyell Baptist Church on Tuesday June 10 from 5 to 9 pm and Wednesday June 11 from 9 to 10 am followed by graveside service.
Pallbearers will be Duck, Mike, Darren, Jamie, Cody and Mason; with honorary pallbearers being Ricky, David and Travis.
2 comments
Lori Lea Threeton
June 9, 2025 at 6:08 pm
Idk if I ever said Aunt Margaret, it was always Maw Maw Margaret & Paw Paw Bill
She will be greatly missed. Go rest now and tell maw maw Ida all about my wedding. We love you !!
Angela Thompson
June 9, 2025 at 12:31 am
This world lost one of the best Maw Maw’s anyone could ask for. We will miss you Maw Maw. Love you. Go Rest and walk those streets of Gold.