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Donna Watkins Obituary
WATKINS (Williams),
Donna Lee
On April 14, 2024, at the age of 66, Donna Lee Watkins passed away peacefully at home. Donna was born October 14, 1957 in Rome, Georgia, to Bobby Lee Williams and Bennie Josephine Kilgo. She received her associate degree from Floyd Junior College in 1978 and began working as a service representative for Southern Bell (now AT&T) that same year with the help of her CWA Union rep.
On July 4, 1987, Donna married Kyle Stanford Watkins. Together they raised three daughters, Victoria, Jeniffer, and Hannah. Donna retired from AT&T in February 2024 just shy of her 44th service anniversary.
In November 2023, Donna was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer after symptoms first presented in August. She underwent two rounds of chemotherapy and then transitioned to hospice care in January 2024.
In spite of the difficulties she faced, Donna made sure everyone knew she lived a good life and that her faith in God remained strong. She enjoyed beautiful sunrises, being around nature, and spending time with her family and work family, all of which she loved capturing in photos. Her greatest passions were her CWA Union and Southside AT&T Pioneers volunteer involvement. She completed a variety of service projects every year with USO, the Little White House, Calvary Refuge Center, and many more.
In keeping with her giving nature, Donna's body has been donated to Anatomy Gifts Registry to help others. Donna was preceded in death by her father, Bobby. She is survived by her husband, Kyle; her three daughters, Victoria, Jeniffer, and Hannah; her mother, Bennie; her brother, Tim; and her sister, Christi.
Donna is loved by many and sorely missed. A celebration of life event is being planned for this summer with additional details to come. In lieu of flowers and other gifts, donations are appreciated.
Donna's choice: Calvary Refuge Center in Forest Park, Georgia.
Family's choice: National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
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Dave Booker
June 24, 2024
Haven't talked with Donna since the early 80s but I still remember her good natured spirit and inner beauty.
Angela Smith
May 2, 2024
Donna was one of the sweetest people I know. We worked together at Bellsouth in was tub buddy. She loved her family so much. She will truly be missed. My prayers are with her family.
Andrea Walker
April 21, 2024
I worked many years with Donna at the phone company. One of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever met. RIH Donna. You will be missed. Condolences to her family.
Diane Haigler
April 18, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Roger Smith
April 17, 2024
My condolences
Shirley Brantley
April 16, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. May you find comfort in your memories. Donna was sweet, loving, kind, and one of the nicest people that I have known. She had a serving spirit and would gladly help wherever she was needed. She called me Shirley Berley, and always laughed at my jokes. I enjoyed working with her, she will be missed......
Connie Cargle Rea
April 16, 2024
My memories of Donna go way back to our childhood. She became a wonderful woman to admire and respect. She was kind and helpful all her life. Thoughts and prayers for her family and a special prayer for her mom, Bennie. Heaven gained an angel.
Jeri Duncan Klarman
April 16, 2024
Rest in Peace
Bennie Williams-
April 16, 2024
i am so glad God let me be her mom--she loved her family and her friends especially her co- workers. she loved nature and Rome and green plums and Honeymoon bakery she loved life and her fellowman. Our hearts are broken
Janetta Williams
April 16, 2024
Donna was the sweetest person I know. Her love for life was obvious as she always smiled. Even though I hadn't seen her in 10 years, we stayed in touch thru Facebook. I'm gonna miss my buddy.
Daniel & Dorothy Cargle
April 15, 2024
Dan & Dot Cargle
All our Love and Prayers to Donna's family. Donna was the sweetest most caring Girl you would ever know. She will be missed by so many.
Martha Buffington
April 15, 2024
Eating at Olive Garden with her, Bennie and some friends from Belk where her mother and I worked. Donna was a kind and caring person. Donna was my cousin.
Valerie Burton
April 15, 2024
Valerie Burton
I met Donna in 1983 at Peachtree Industrial Blvd. I worked in DECCO, the office adjacent to hers. Clarissa Parker, Donna and Tessa befriended me and a great friends. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.
Yvonne Mclurkin
April 15, 2024
Donna and I worked together in the ICSC/WSC in Tucker GA. Such a sweet spirited lady. Condolences and prayers to her family and friends. Her beautiful spirit will be with me forever
Dianne Smith
April 15, 2024
I first met Donna in about 1962, she was four or five years old, and I met her when I married her father`s brother. She was the sweetest, looking little girl, with beautiful thick long hair. And I´ve known her ever since. I watched her grow up, graduate from high school and then college, went to her wedding, and indeed have been leading parallel lives with Donna ever since . She was the kindest, most giving person I ever knew. I will always remember her fondly. I am thinking of her family today, having lost my own daughter before her time , I have a special awareness of the grief her mother is facing. Beej, I love you dearly. I will be here for you as you were for me. I´m thinking of all of you during this very difficult time.
Rose Crawford
April 15, 2024
Donna was a very sweet easy going person. My first memory of Donna she was a service rep in ICSC/WSC/ASC, we were located in Tucker and a group of us ladies decided to start working out with our instructor Akil Welch. Donna was a trouper never giving up and Akil worked us. I actually stayed hating him. LOL. She would be determined and mild spirited every day. RIH Donna. You will be missed.
Patricia Thomas-Williams
April 15, 2024
All of my moment with Donna were special and will remain in my heart and thoughts. Donna´s soft voice and beautiful calming spirit comforted me on many occasions. I will miss her dearly. Patricia Thomas-Williams.
Tesia Sharpe
April 15, 2024
Donna was a special angel!! She loved deeply and was such a sweet person. I have known her seems like forever but at least 40 of our 44 years. I was there for she and Kyle´s wedding and the girls births. We were family in a very special way. We worked together with the pioneers and had a love for giving back. I could go on and on. Just know how much I loved her and I know she loved me. Rest in peace my friend!! Stay strong family and know you´re not alone. Tesia
Carol Czar
April 15, 2024
Donna was the sweetest soul. Heaven gained a precious angel. Love you all dearly.
Donna Brock
April 15, 2024
Donna was one of the nicest people you could ever meet.She had the biggest heart,and raised such a strong daughter Hannah.We will miss her so much..
Vanessa Runnalls
April 15, 2024
Our condolences and love to Donna's family. May your memories of her bring you peace and joy. Thinking of you. - Vanessa & Kyle
Susan Thomas
April 15, 2024
Our condolences on your loss of a truly sweet woman. Thinking of you all and sending prayers. Jeff & Susan Thomas
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