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Bessie WATKINS Obituary
89, of St. Petersburg, passed away Nov. 11, 2014. A native of Highsprings, FL, she is surived by 3 sons, Michael Watkins (Ayakao), Anthony Williams, and Paul Watkins; 4 daughters, Linda and Glenda Albritton, Barbara and Annita Watkins; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 pm-Victory Christian Center. Visitation Friday, Nov 14, 4-7 pm at Smith Funeral Home/894-2266. Share condolences:
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Memories and Condolences
for Bessie WATKINS
Tangela Morant
December 8, 2014
Ma as I sit here this morning... All I can do is think about you... I am lost ma I miss you so much... I luv u with all my heart some days are good and some days are bad like today I'm having a hard day ma u meant the world to me I luv you ma
Rev. Dee Sconiers
November 26, 2014
To The Watkins Family:
Even though you are walking through this valley of the shadow of death, God is with You.
God will never leave you, nor forsake you.
Love & Prayers in Christ,
Rev. Dr. Dee Sconiers
Rev. Dee Lovett-Sconiers
November 26, 2014
Dearest Pastor Ayakio,
My love & prayers are with you, Brother Michael and your family during this time of bereavement in the Home-going of your Beloved Mother-in-law.
Remember that we serve a God who is able to "Keep us in PERFECT PEACE" if we keep our minds staid on Him.
With Love & Blessings, Your Sis in Christ Jesus,
Rev. Dr. D. Lovett Sconiers, Chaplain
EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE
Jacksonville, FL
Carol Galloway
November 17, 2014
Love you auntie for all you were. Truly a woman of God.
November 17, 2014
Your service was beautiful...Rest In Paradise Bessie.....Roxanne~Tangela's Friend
chris dixon
November 17, 2014
Beyond amazing. Words cant express what you meant to this family. We must uphold the tradition of being a Watkins. Your legacy will live on. Love u aunty
tangela morant
November 17, 2014
Ma we took you home today where you will b laid too rest I luv u ma thanks for being a great grandmother I will always carry you in my heart
Mabel and Betty Howard
November 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brenda C
November 14, 2014
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you allow the God of all comfort to help you through this difficult time - 1 Cor. 1:3, 4. He is the Hearer of all prayers.
November 13, 2014
Ma I kno u r in a better place I just want to say thank you for always beeing by my side never turing your back on this is so hard for me ma you were such a loving person inside and out you hve blessed so many people you tried too prepare me for this day but I could not be prepaired for this I kno u and god has me best Im blessed too have had 39 years with you ma nomore suffering no more pain I luv u dearly ma u r my angel u will always be in my heart I luv u ma
Ambrisha Costin
November 13, 2014
Sending My Deepest Condolences
Smith Funeral Home
November 13, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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