Ellen Watkins Obituary

WALLACE, N.C. - Ellen Watkins, 73, of Wallace, N.C., passed away Friday, March 7, 2014, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C.
Ellen is survived by two daughters Kareene Perry (George) of Teachey, N.C. and Donna Edens (Anthony) of Rosehill, N.C.; two sons John Henry Lunsford Jr. and Richard Lunsford, both of Burlington, N.C.; a brother, Lawrence Watkins (Gloria) of Burlington, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Born July 12, 1940, in Alamance County, she was preceded in death by parents Herman Watkins and Gracie Capps Watkins; two sisters Margaret Stacey and Patsy Ruth Watkins; and a brother Ervin Watkins.
A memorial and celebration of Ellen's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Guiding Light Baptist Church, 311 S. Williamson Ave., Elon, N.C. Services will be conducted by Pastor Robert Lowe.
Condolences may be sent at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2014.
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