Bishop Elease C. Watkins

Elease Watkins Obituary

WATKINS, BISHOP

ELEASE C. 78

Inverness - Bishop Elease C. Watkins, age 78, transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, March 2, 2009 at Shands at Alachua General Hospital, Gainesville, Florida. She was born in Inverness, Florida on March 17, 1930. Bishop Watkins was educated in Citrus Country School System. She worked many years as the caretaker for several households and families in Inverness, Florida. She was a member of The Church of The Living God, Pillar and Ground of the Truth, Inverness, Florida. She became pastor of The Church of the Living God, Summerfield, Florida. Bishop Watkins is survived by her children: Dennis Parker, Inverness, Florida; Roger Franklin, Miami, Florida; Macy Ramsey (James), Gainesville, Florida; Ronnie Watkins (Amy), Atlanta, Georgia; Beverly Robie (Will), Hernando, Florida; Timothy Watkins (Margie), Summerfield, Florida; Bonnie Gates (Charles), Hernando, Florida; Jonathan Watkins (Teresa), Belleview, Florida. Siblings: Lonnie Chester, Inverness, Florida; Millege Chester, Miami, Florida; Lillie Mae Cole, Beverly Hills, Florida; Lona Mae Gibbs, Inverness, Florida; Barbara Graham, San Diego, California. 34 Grandchildren; 17 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Uncle: Elijah Chester, Orlando, Florida and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Services for Bishop Elease C. Watkins, age 78, will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Assembly of God 4201 S. Pleasant Grove Rd. Inverness, Florida 34452 with Pastor Bairold Rushing and the Bishop Delores Ward officiating minister. Interment will be in The Pine Hill Cemetery, Inverness, Florida. Arrangements under the care of Summers Funeral Home, Inc. 2238 Northwest 10th Street Ocala, Florida 34475 352-351-0566. Viewing for Bishop Watkins will be held at The Citadel of Life Cathedral 225 North Seminole Avenue Inverness, Florida on Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Then on Saturday at the Assembly of God from 10:00 a.m. until time of Service and the remains will be open during the whole service. Family will line up at Inverness Middle School on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. "A Summers Funeral Makes The Difference." "Our Family Serving Your Family."

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Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Mar. 5 to Mar. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Elease Watkins

15 Entries

Jovanna & John Williams and Rose Lee

March 8, 2009

Mrs. Watkins and Lisa have been our neighbors for 4 years. It was always a pleasure to talk with her and when she would pass our house she would always honk her horn if any of us were outside. She was a sweet sweet spirit and I know the family are missing her, but she is watching from Heaven and helping the Lord and Angels prepare a wonderful home for her children, just like she did on earth. We will miss her too. Our prayers are for all of her children and grandchildren and all who loved her.

PHYLLIS BELL

March 7, 2009

TIM AND FAMILY I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAY.

MIKEL GREEN

March 7, 2009

THANK GOD FOR WHO YOU ARE AND HAVE BEEN THROUGH OUT THIS JOURNEY OF LIFE. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY CHOSEN GOD MOTHER AND WE WILL MEET AGAIN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU UNTIL THEN.

Hattie Rowe

March 6, 2009

WE have you in our prayers.from the Rowe family. Hattie,Mimi,Lura

Dea. / Minister Harris

March 6, 2009

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.Our prayers are with you in this trying time to Our Pastor {James Ramsey &1st Lady Macy Ramsey} and the rest of the Watkins family.

THE PARRIS FAMILY

March 6, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND STRENGTHEN YOU.

Mother Louise Hunter & Family

March 6, 2009

Tribulations,grief,and sorrow are but heaven's steppingstones to a bright and glad tomorrow where no heartache can be known. With deepest sympathy.

MARY MCCULLOUGH

March 6, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Dr Michael D. Warren

March 6, 2009

"...To be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord " is the eternal hope of the believer. May the Lord bless my friends Mrs Macy Ramsey and her husband the Reverend James Ramsey and the entire family during this season in your lives.

JOE & MARY MILLS

March 6, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MOLITA FRAZIER

March 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

George Ward

March 5, 2009

God Bless You our Dear Watkins Family:
Certainly our thought and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of our legendary Mother, Bishop Elease Watkins. She touched and inspired the lives of many. May her vision for ministry continue to change lives through the present generation. We love you.

margo scott

March 5, 2009

Granny, as she was affectionately called by Te'mari will truly be missed. I will miss passing the church and seeing her. She was always pleasant, always so loving to my daughter,and treated her just as one of her own grandchildren,always calling Te'mari her baby. You the family will be in my prayers and hold on to the memories.Weeping may endure but for a night and joy comes in the morning.

LEONARD JR./SONYA FISHER

March 5, 2009

DEAREST WATKINS FAMILY, HOLY GREETINGS TO YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU, IT WAS JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO WE WERE IN SERVICE TOGETHER, I WAS SO SURPRISED BY THE PASSING OF BISHOP WATKINS YET I DO UNDERSTAND ANOTHER SOLDIER IS GONE HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD. BE THOU ENCOURAGED TO KNOW GOD IS GOOD AND HIS TRUTH ENDURETH TO ALL GENERATIONS. TAKE YOUR RIGHTFUL PLACES AND WALK ACCORDINGLY. FOREVER IN THE SERVICE OF GOD PASTOR'S LEONARD AND SONYA FISHER AND THE CATHEDRAL OF FAITH IN ACTION FAMILY, INC. OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLA.

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