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Jean WATKINS Obituary
Born in Norfolk, she was a graduate of Morrison High School in Newport News and Harcum Junior College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. She also attended the College of William and Mary. Jean was a member and former president of the Huntington Garden Club, which is an affiliate of the Garden Club of Virginia, the Bracket Club and a long-standing member of St. John's Church in Hampton, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Rollins Watkins.
She is survived by her four children, Thomas Rollins Watkins Jr. and his wife, Becky, of Virginia Beach, John Henry Watkins II and his wife, Rosalind of Richmond, Mary Boswell Watkins Claiborne and her husband, Robert of Towson, Md., and Ann Watkins Templeman and her husband, Jeff of Hampton; 12 grandchildren, Rollins Watkins, Madeline Watkins, Dean Watkins, Johnny Watkins, Henry Watkins, Lee Lee Watkins, Robert Claiborne, Eleanor Claiborne, Preston Claiborne, Julia Templeman, Sam Templeman, Thomas Templeman; and three brothers, Irving Lewis Fuller, Jr. and his wife, Whitney, the Honorable S. Lee Morris and his wife, Susan, and Ritchie Fuller.
'Ga-Ga's' sense of humor and fun will be greatly missed by all.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Church for maintenance and plantings for the cemetery as shown in the Cemetery Master Plan, 100 W. Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Mary Thompson Gay
September 30, 2010
Karl,
I was out of town and just returned. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
cherrie skaggs
September 16, 2010
we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one our though and prayers go out to the family.God bless you all at this time of sorrow. mildred newman augusta ga. bunny coleman augusta ga
Elliott Sons Funeral Home
September 15, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Ann Robeson
September 15, 2010
Watkins Family,
I am very thankful for Jean and our many talks. She was such a delight to have in my classes at The Chesapeake(Yoga and Line Dancing), and to see her smile in the Fitness Center made my days full of joy. I am holding on to good memories, and I will truly miss her. With Great Sympathy,
Bill, Lynn & Sara Kirkland
September 15, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful and funny person. She always made you laugh. We appreciate all of her help with Bill's mother during her time at the Chesapeake. We know you have so many great memories that will keep her alive in your hearts. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Adams
September 15, 2010
Dear Watkins Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I loved her sense of humor and her laugh. Your parents were such good friends to mine, both socially and in business. Every legal document we have was prepared by your father. I will miss seeing Jean at church and at the Chesapeake. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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