VIVIAN VERNELLE WATKINS

1952 - 2013

VIVIAN VERNELLE WATKINS obituary, 1952-2013, Bonita Springs, FL

BORN

1952

DIED

2013

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Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home

28300 So. Tamiami Tr.

Bonita Springs, Florida

VIVIAN WATKINS Obituary

Vivian Vernelle Watkins

March 30, 2013

Vivian Vernelle Watkins, 61, of Bonita Springs, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Lexington, SC. She was born January 17, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Hugh and Mildred (née Parrish) McKeegan. Vivian was a graduate of Penn State University and was a previous employee of Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Hyatt Vacation Club. Mrs. Watkins is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Martin E. "Tim" Watkins; her beloved children, Todd (Belen) Watkins of Denver, CO, Vicki (Chip) Smith of Lexington, SC and Susan (fiancé, Josh) Watkins of Estero, FL; her sisters, Lois (Bob) Kemmerling of Titusville, FL and Kathleen McKeegan of Pittsburgh, PA; and her cherished grandson, Zachary Smith. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs. Graveside services will follow at 12:30 at Palm Royale Cemetery, 6780 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Published by The News-Press on Apr. 3, 2013.
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Vicki and Family,
I am sorry that I couldn't be there for you. Praying for you and your family. Janice & Lewis Marshall

Janice Marshall

April 4, 2013

Vivian, we were like two ships passing in the night at the gym. When I was leaving, you were arriving. I'll miss our Pittsburgh chats and also seeing you on Sombrero. May you rest in peace. Mary Gattuso

April 3, 2013

Vivian, we were like two ships passing in the night at the gym. When I was leaving, you were arriving. I will miss our Pittsburgh chats and seeing you on Sombrero. May you rest in peace. Mary Gattuso

April 3, 2013

VIVIAN YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AT THE GYM. I ALWAYS EXPECTED YOU TO ARRIVE AT 11 A.M. WE BOTH HAD GRANDCHILDREN IN SOUTH CAROLINA. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CAROL MACK

April 3, 2013

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