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Emma WATKINS Obituary
She was a graduate of Poquoson High School and Hinton Hospital School of Nursing in West Virginia, and retired as a RN at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News, in 1990 after 52 years in nursing. She was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, T. Vincent Watkins. She is survived by a son, Russell V. Watkins and wife, Jan of Elk Grove, Ill.; a daughter, Carroll Ann Martin and husband, Wayne of Poquoson; four grandchildren, Aaron Martin and wife, Sandy, Thomas Martin and wife, Naomi, Neil Watkins and wife, Jessica, and Kenan L. Watkins; and five great-grandchildren, Jacob and Reagan Martin, Lui and Kai Martin, and Liam R. Watkins.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and other times at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Dr. Bill Wash. Burial will follow at Smith Memorial Cemetery, Poquoson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 831 Poquoson Ave.; or to Smith Memorial Cemetery, 46 Little Florida Rd., both in Poquoson, VA 23662.
Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com .
"The family expresses special thanks to Kelli, Jessica, and Mary Beth of Personal Touch for their care and support." View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emma WATKINS
April 13, 2010
I didn't know Emma, she must have been a wonderful person, may she RIP. I did know Russ, she raised a good son that I considered a good friend. My condo-
lences.
Dave Baillio (UAL)
LaJuan Insley
April 13, 2010
Carroll Ann and Family, So sorry to hear of Emma C's passing. She was such a pleasent person to be around. Our Love and Prayers to you and your family.
Thorbon and LaJuan
Sharon Owen
April 13, 2010
Carrol Ann and Russel, my thoughs and prayers are with you doing this time. May God give you strength and courage to face each day as it comes. I,too have memories of your Mother as a Nurse for she took care of me(and Melvin)when I had my Amanda at MIH with troubles. For this I will always be Thankful that she was who she was and remember her. This is of course with all our school years memories,for she always seemed to be there. May God Bless you and your families. Sharon Owen
April 12, 2010
Emma C. Family
I worked with Emma at MIH. and we always reminised over the night we went to work in a snow storm in 1980. When we came home the next morning we had a foot of snow on the ground.
RIP Emma C. you have earned it and I know you and and "Sug" are rejoicing. A wonderful lady and I know you will miss her. Be thankful for all the memories.
Lois and Orville Forrest
April 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the families. Ms.Emma was a very special friend to me. She will be missed. Brenda Jones
April 12, 2010
Am so sorry to hear about Nannie, Our heartfelt condolanceces to all of the family. Nannie was a one of a kind person and will be deepley miss by us all. Gene Hansen and family Carolyn,Randy and Gena
April 12, 2010
Dear Watkins Family
Miss Emma was a true charming Southern lady and I was always inspired by her charm, smiles, and kindness.
Faye Ensley Moore
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