Rita Gittman "Skeeter" Watkins

Rita Gittman "Skeeter" Watkins

Rita Watkins Obituary

Published by Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service on Sep. 4, 2008.
WATKINS, Rita "Skeeter" Gittman, 54, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Watkins. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Francis and Crystal Brooks; son, Robert Wood; sisters, Brenda Whittman, Carolyn Hayes; brother, Samuel Gittman; six grandchildren; and a special aunt, Daisy Brusso. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., (Rte. 10). A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Rita Watkins Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1270, Chesterfield, Va. 23832.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Carolyn Hayes

June 29, 2009

I think about you each and every day, I think about everything that we have done and places that we have went. Your birthday was Thursday and I wanted so much just to call you on the phona and say happy birthday. I know that you are in a better place and you are with Steve and Jason we miss you all so much. Love you
Carolyn

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September 4, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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