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Rose Watkins Obituary

Rose E. Watkins Battle Creek Rose E. Watkins, 85, of Battle Creek, passed away August 8, 2008 at the Calhoun County Medical Facility in Battle Creek. She was married for over 50 years to Duane Watkins who preceded her in death September 15, 2004. She is survived by 2 sons, Duane Jr. of East Leroy and Daryl (Pamela) of Vicksburg; 3 grandchildren, Nuthanael, Alicia and Paul; 1 sister, Sarah Raymond of Jackson; and 1 brother, Frank Marcella of Utica, MI. Friends may call at the Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens Monday, August 11, 2008 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Riverside Cemetery in Union City with Pastor Michael Brown officiating. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home. www.spencer familyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Aug. 10, 2008.

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