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Mary Watkins Obituary
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Mary Lynn Foules Watkins, 60, a native of Greensville, Mississippi transitioned into her next life on February 17, 2007 at South Futon Medical Center in East Point, Georgia. Mary Lynn was a dedicated employee of Atlanta Public Schools for over 32 years and retired in 2002 as a School Social Worker. She held professional credentials as a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (LCSW). She earned a Specialist in Education (Ed.S) in Social Work from the University of Georgia, Master of Social Worker (MSW) from Atlanta University and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Welfare from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Mary Lynn was a faithful and devoted member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for 39 years. She was initiated into Beta Xi Chapter in 1968. She served in many leadership and service capacities in the sorority to include: President, Vice-President, Historian and Ivy Leaf Reporter to name a few. She was a charter member of Phi Tau Omega Chapter and was an active member at the time of her demise. Mary Lynn was an avid church-goer and member. She loved to praise the Lord! She was an active member of St. Mark A.M.E. Church, Atlanta, GA. She participated in many church activities and was apart of the Daughter of Allen Women's Church Auxiliary. She was a chartering member of the formation of Southwest Congregational Church in Atlanta. Mary Lynn loved to shop, talk and live life to the fullest. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 23, 3007, 11 AM, St. Mark A.M.E. Church, 3605 Campbellton Rd. SW. Instate 10 AM. Rev. Larry Hudson, Pastor. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 AM. She leaves to cherish: children, Mario (Tamla) Watkins, Atlanta, and Toi (Jared, Sr.) Buchanan, Fayetteville, NC; sisters, Myrtle Gibson, Los Angeles, CA and Carolyn Morris, Greenville, MS; brother, Lawrence (Allena) Foules, Sr.; sister-in-law, Lula Foules, Greenville, MS; aunts, Estelle Buser, Chicago, IL and Mildred Mosley, Greenville, MS; grandchildren, Jared, Jr. and Jasmin, Fayetteville, NC; nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. Viewing today 9 AM-9 PM and wake this evening to include the Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony from 7-9 PM at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd. SW (corner of Cascade Rd. near I-285) 404-349-3000 mbfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Watkins
Lenora (Lennie) Barnes
September 1, 2020
Mary Lynn & I were Central State classmates & she was extremely smart, loving, & a bundle of fun. She loved the Lord & if we were out late on a Saturday, we would always hear Mary Lynn’s heels going down the hall on Sunday on the way to church. When her dad, who owned a grocery store, found out she was smoking, he sent a case of “non-filtered” Kool cigarettes, as a strong deterrent. We learned to fold the tip & smoked away (). My prayers are with you & I know you have more wonderful memories than I have. So very happy to have been a part of her life.
Will Williams
February 13, 2020
Mary was my mother's (Bobbie Alice Wise) favorite cousin, and when I was young really young in the 1950s we took a trip to see Cousin Mary. It was really significant because my mother was legally blind. However before the surgery that left her legally blind she wanted to see her cousin Mary.
Marcia Bailey (Francis)
June 12, 2007
Toi,
I am so sorry that I am so late with this but I have just learned the news. I knew and loved your entire family through you and your mother was always like another mother to me. I want to extend my sympathy for you and your family. I will send something to you shorthly as I have had a chance to find out your contact info through a mutual friend between us. Hopefully you get a chance to see this and again I am soo very sorry for your loss. I loved your mom as well.
Love Always
Please contact me at 678-558-3976
Adrienne Gaines
March 6, 2007
Dear Family
I met your Mother by way of Sidney Cole. I met you kids(at that time) in Baltimore, Md. Your Mom leaves me with short but fond memories. God will comfort you. Remember her always, she was a true AKA woman.
Delores White
March 4, 2007
With deepest sympathy
Charles Ford
March 4, 2007
Sincere sympathy to your family.
Marie Jenkins-Ford
March 4, 2007
May the Lord keep and substain your love ones and friends forever more.
I will always remember the days at Coleman High School.
Nijia Yarbrough
February 26, 2007
TOI and Family..... I had the pleasure of meeting your mom on many occasions and often running into her at the malls.... I am sorry to hear of your loss. Just remember she'd completed her work here on Earth and God saw fit for her to be with him.
Irma Anderson
February 24, 2007
May you find comfort in knowing that you have friends to support you at this time of sadness. WITH SYMPATHY.
Irma Cooks Anderson and Family.
229 Thomas Street
Greenville, MS 38703
Sherrie A. Martin Cook
February 24, 2007
As classmates, we completed high school together and sought our separate directions in life. But never could we have forgotten those precious moments that bound us as kids. I will always remember the special role you played in my life.
Toney Richards
February 23, 2007
To the Watkins and Foules Family, You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Trust God for strength and comfort.
Class of 1964 Sergeant-at-arms,
Michelle,Eboni&Jeremy O'Hara-Montgomery
February 23, 2007
To the Watkins Family, I am sorry to hear about your lost. I will keep your family in my prays. May god be with you in your time of need.
Michelle,Eboni&Jeremy O'Hara-Montgomery
February 23, 2007
To the Watkins Family, I am sorry to here about your lost. I will keep your family in my prays. May god be with you in your time of need.
Artvetta Jones
February 23, 2007
TO THE WATKINS FAMILY (ALVIN, MARIO & TORI)
KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU DURING THE PASSING OF MARY LYNN AND KNOW THAT HE CARES AND LOVES YOU. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Valerie Jackson
February 23, 2007
To the Watkins Family:
It is with great pleasure to say I had some funny times with MaryLynn that I will always remember. No-one can say the right words at a time of loss, especially a mother. She left a legacy behind her two wonderful children that will always exemplify her morals. God will and he can sustain you for the days to come and give you peace. We love you Valerie and Destiny Jackson
Valerie Jackson
February 23, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Zeddie Perry, II
February 23, 2007
Alvin, Mario, Toi,
As you make this adjustment, please know that we are thinking of you.
-Nettie & Zeddie Perry, II-
Arletta Brinson
February 23, 2007
On behalf of the Office of Student Programs and Services of the Atlanta Public Schools, please accept our deepest sympathy. Mary was a dedicated social worker and advocate for children.
Wynelle Scott
February 22, 2007
Mr. Watkins, Toi, and family,
I am sorry about the sudden loss of your mother. The love you all shared will help to heal the pain you feel today. Many care and are available to assist you in any way. May God bless you and give you peace.
Wynelle W. Scott
Southside High School
willithia trigger
February 22, 2007
To the family of Mary Watkins: She will be truly missed at ST Mark. I know it is going to be hard but keep the faith, and hold on to God"s unchanging hands he will help you through this. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Helen Daniels
February 22, 2007
To the Watkins,
Having worked with Mrs. Watkins at Southside High, I found her to be a beautiful, sweet person. She always
had a smile on her face and a dance in her feet. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mario, stay strong and know that your mom was well loved.
Helen Daniels, Southside High
Beatrice Ficklin
February 22, 2007
To the family of MaryLynn Watkins,Please accept my heartfelt
sympathy in the loss of your love one.A very sweet lady,we will miss
her beautiful smile at Saint Mark
A.M.E. Church
Maynola Foules
February 22, 2007
To: The Family of Mary Lynn
These condolences are sent with sympathy and love. May the God of love and peace comfort you. Our presence is not there, but our spirit of love and care is.
Your cousins: Marvin Foules & Maynola, their children Stephanie, Marcus and Fran, Greenville, Mississippi
February 22, 2007
Mario, Toi, Always remember that God sees God knows and God cares.
Rev. Willie M. Bolden
Will Williams
February 22, 2007
Everyone that knows Mary will miss her. The ones who did not know her will miss the oppurtunity. the world is a better place because of her contributions to and deposits into the lives of those she met,and even more the ones she loved.
Jack and Lucy Millines
February 22, 2007
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family. May it comfort you to know that her grace and spirit will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.
Brenda Strickland
February 22, 2007
May God continue to bless your family in your time of sorrow.
Mary Bryson
February 22, 2007
Your family have the condolences of the Carey Purnell Stewardess Board of St. Mark A.M.E. Church. May God continue to bless you and be your comforter in your time of sorrow.
S. Charysse Hopkins
February 22, 2007
Mario, Toi, and extended family
My deepest sympathies for you during this time. Ms. Watkins was truly an elegant, inspiring and compassionate lady. Growing up @ SWCC she helped many of us become great Christian women and men. She will be greatly missed in our community.
"Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted, I will not leave you comfortless I will not forsake you" sayeth the Lord of Host
To be absent from the body is to be prent with the Lord.
In His Service
S. Charysse Hopkins
Cheryl Garner
February 22, 2007
Mrs. Watkins will be truly missed. I'm so sorry for your lost. It's so shocking because she was at church the week before. She loved her church and her church family. She was always willing to help whenever and however she could. I have a small printing company and when Phi Tau Omega Chapter needed a souvenir book she gave the job to me, she beleived in supporting the businesses in her church family. That's the type of person she was and I appreciated her so much. She was an angel on earth.
Dr. Georgianna D. Bolden
February 22, 2007
Mario and Toi,
Our prayers, thoughts and sympathy are with you now as you go through this trying period. Just remember that God sees, He knows and He cares for you. You can do all things through Christ who strenghtens you.
Rev. Willie M. and Georgianna D. Bolden and Felicia Bolden Mobley
Candice Thompson
February 22, 2007
Soror Toi,
I pray God's comfort and peace be with you and your family through your pain. I am very sorry for your loss....Just know that it is Heaven's gain. I love you and I am here if you need anything.
Love, Soror Candice
Ruby McDaniel
February 22, 2007
I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Mary Lynn. We both started with the Atlanta Public Schools in 1969 with the Model Cities Program. She was a joy to all who knew her. She seemed to greatly care for the children and families she served; many times going beyond the call of duty. I know you will miss her. May God help you cope with your loss.
Liquan Elliott-Young
February 22, 2007
Mario and Toi,
You and your families are in my prayers. May God bless you during this diffcult time.
Kacy Lowe
February 22, 2007
Soror Toi,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of need. Just know that I love you and will keep you in my prayers. I love you soooo much Toi Ann.
Soror Kacy
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Judith Smith
February 21, 2007
Dear Family,
We will truly miss Mary at St. Mark A.M.E. She was a worker at our church. She was on the Daughters of Allen Board with me. I pray that God will heal your pain.
Judith Smith
Harold Bigelow
February 21, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss and I am sending up a prayer for your entire family. I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Watkins for a long time.
Dortha (Dot) McMillon
February 21, 2007
To the Foules and Watkins Family, I offer my sincere condolences to all of you for the great loss you suffer today. My prayer for your entire family is that soon the heavy hearts and sad tears, will be replaced with smiles of precious memories and thoughts of special times. I will miss my childhood friend and classmate. Dot McMillon-Walker, Coleman High School - Class of 1964
Jean Pittman
February 21, 2007
TO: Carolyn, Myrtle and Lawrence and the Watkins' Family
We wish to express our sincere sympathy in the loss of our classmate and your loved one. May God strengthen you and bless you.
Jean Pittman, Dorothy Davis, Maggie Poe Sanders and Queen E. Webb members of the Coleman High School Class of 1964 in Greenville, Mississippi.
Jean Pittman
February 21, 2007
To: Foules and Watkins' Families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you always look to God for strength. Coleman High School Class of 1964 in Greenville,Mississippi
Queen E. Webb, Dorothy Davis, Maggie Sanders, Irma Anderson
Wendy Knox
February 21, 2007
Mario & Tam,
I learned of your mother's passing this morning, and I am deeply saddened by it. Sincere prayers and expressions of sympathy go out to you and your entire family. May the Lord sustain you during this time and give you peace & strength for the days ahead. Take comfort in remembering that we do not sorrow as others who have no hope. The Lord's promise to us is that those who die in Him are only sleeping until that great resurrection day. We will see her again.
We love you both dearly,
The Knox Family
Bible Way Ministries Int'l
Yvonne (Webb) Banks - Class of '64
February 20, 2007
To The Foules/Watkins Family:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that God understands your needs and keeps you close in his care.
"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
- Isaiah 4:10
Yvonne (Webb) Banks - Class of '64
February 20, 2007
To The Foules/Watkins Family:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that God understands your needs and keeps you close in his care.
"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand".
- Isaiah 4:10
John Sr Margaret John Jr & Tim Sands
February 20, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Janet Harris
February 20, 2007
May the joy and peace of God abide with you and know that we are here to give you love and support.
Your in my thoughts and prayers,
Janet Harris and Family
Gigi Miller
February 20, 2007
Dear Toi and Mario,
I was sadden to hear of your loss. I know only to well, having lost my Father the hurt you must feel. May this poem help soothe your heart.
May the blessings of love be upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forevermore
Sufi Blseeing
Your in my prayers,
Gigi Miller and Family
Clemmie Payton-Frierson
February 20, 2007
To The Watkins Family
You have our deepest sympathy. Mary was a colleague of my sister, Dr. Lucretia Payton-Stewart at Central State University. Please know that we are praying for your family.Respectfully, The Paytons of Michigan, Georgia, and West Virginia.
Ms. Mae E. White
February 20, 2007
To The Watkins Family:
Mario,
It saddens me to hear of your loss. I know that you are in pain at this time but trust in God. He will guide you through this time of bewilderment. Your Southside High School family will always be there for you. Be strong!!!!!
Patricia Patterson
February 20, 2007
To the family
I have only known Mrs. Watkins a very brief time, but she was a very kind and loving person. I will miss her. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Be consoled by the thought that she was loved by many and made a difference.
George-Patrick Johnson
February 20, 2007
My Dearest Extended Family,
Toi, Mario, Alvin, Carolyn,Mrtyle,and Lawrence...
Please know that we are with you as always! With much love and celebration of life!
Mrs. Phalange Johnson-Word, Greenville, Ms., Richard D'Wayne (Shawanda) and children. College Park, GA.
Mrs. Cary Duncan Holt
February 19, 2007
I extend sincere sympathy to the family of a friend, a former coworker, an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. sister, and a lady whom I met when our sons were toddlers in the same daycare facility, Mrs. Mary Lynn Watkins.
We have suffered a great loss, but we can rejoice in knowing that we shall see our loved one again "in that great gettin' up morning." In the meantime, our precious memories will help us through this very difficult time.
Please know that someone is thinking of you and wants you to know you are not alone.
Sisterly,
Cary Duncan Holt and Family
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