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Sarah Watkins Obituary
Sarah L. Watkins PORTSMOUTH - Sarah Louise Watkins, 80, of Sampson Place, died Jan. 13, 2009, in her residence. A native of Raleigh, N.C., she was the widow of Malachi Watkins. She was a member of Portsmouth Assembly of God for 50 years. Survivors include two daughters, Rita Lopes and husband David of Portsmouth and Carolyn Faye Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ina Elizabeth Swain. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Olive Branch Cemetery by the Rev. Robert Riggs. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.
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Anita English
January 15, 2009
Rita, you know she is in a happy and peaceful place now, and she is waiting for the chance to say I Love You once again. She may be gone but never forgotten, she will always be there with you. You and your family are in my prayers.
johnie norman
January 15, 2009
hi mrs lopes i am deeply sorryfor your loss may god be with you &your familyfrom mr.johnie
tony poteat
January 15, 2009
Rita,
May God Bless you and your family
Mark and I send our love.
from Tony P.
Edna Boone
January 15, 2009
Hang on in there Rita Jean, lean not on your own understanding instead trust him, he never makes a mistake.Remember the good times and know thats its not Goodbye, its just See you later.
Lots of Love
Edna Boone
chrystal STEVENS
January 15, 2009
Ms.Rita my prayers are with you and your family through this sadness, Keep you all in prayers and stay strong...
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