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Aretter Watkins Obituary

ARETTER WATKINS Gary, Indiana Age 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2005. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Watkins. Survived by son, Jimmie Watkins of Hobart, IN; one sister, Mattie L. Davis of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; special nephew, Leo (Marilyn) Crane of Milwaukee, WI; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home "Your Golden Rule Funeral Home" 4209 Grant St., Gary, IN. Viewing will be the same day of service from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Dec. 11 to Dec. 14, 2005.

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Verline Horton

December 14, 2005

Ms. Watkins as I always have called you ever since I was around 8 or 9 years old. A special place in my heart will always be there for you, as I felt you were like an Aunt to me. I am truly going to miss you and cherish the momments and the years I've known you. I love you and will always be thinking of you. God will take good care of you.



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Vonysha Crane-Goodwin

December 13, 2005

Aunt Retter you will be missed. This is the time when families should bond closer together and pray together. To my dad, be strong and take this one step at a time. With all my love, Nysha

Shirleen Givens

December 13, 2005

My prayers are always with our family. Let's continue to be strong and show love towards one another. Although I never saw much of Aunt Retter, in my heart she was always there. Love ya always,

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