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Genie Watkins Obituary

Genie Ann Watkins, 80, of Quincy, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. A visitation will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm at O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. A Funeral Ceremony will be at 10 am Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy, IL.

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Published by Herald-Whig on Jan. 30, 2026.

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1435 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

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O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

1435 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

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