Hiede Ilene Watkins, 49, of Holton, KS, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 14, 2022 at her home. She was born July 26, 1972 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Robert J. Rollins and Gail N. (Simonsen) Ross.

Hiede graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1990. After high school, Hiede attended Vocational Technical College and earned an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies.

In Hiede's early years, she worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide at Grand Villas (currently Vintage Park) in Holton. She worked for over 22 years at Golden Eagle Casino in Horton; where she was a supervisor of the vault and later became a supervisor of the revenue audit.

Hiede enjoyed fishing, fire pits and grilling. She also took much joy in traveling and attending the Renaissance Festival with her family and friends. Most of all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Hiede is survived by her companion, Dale Morgan of Whiting, KS; mother, Gail N. Ross of Holton, KS; father, Robert J. Rollins (Nancy) of Lake Ozark, MO; 4 children, Marcus R. Rollins (Miranda) of Ft. Hood, TX, Monica A. Potts of Holton, KS, Zacherey R. Rollins-Johnson (Falicity) of Denison, KS and Genna M. Rollins of Randolph, KS; sister, Kimberly D. Tate (Gabriel) of Clay Center, KS; a brother, Jeremy R. Rollins (Susan) of Holton, KS; 15 grandchildren.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.  Cards of condolence may be sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.