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Leola Watkins Obituary

Leola Lucretia Watkins went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2006. She was preceded in death by her twin sister and a brother. She is survived by two brothers, Millard J. Watkins Jr. (Katie) and Herbert S. Watkins (Ruth). She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; and a most devoted friend, Eloise Demonbreun; along with a host of devoted friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. Services will be conducted Friday, February 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment Forest Lawn.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 28 to Feb. 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Roslyn Banks Goode

February 2, 2006

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy

during this difficult time.



Continue to hold to God's unchanging hand.



The Banks Family

Joyce Mosby

February 2, 2006

On Behalf of the Mosby Family:

We have lost a choir member, friend and sister in the Lord. We offer our condolences to the family of Leola Watkins.



Isaiah 51:11:

11 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

February 2, 2006

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

Marcia Cummings

February 1, 2006

It was a pleasure to know and work with Leola. Leola was always helpful, and friendly. She welcomed me in Title I Reading with a smile and so many great ideas. I will truly miss her.

Pastor Dennis Earl Thomas

February 1, 2006

The members of the First African Baptist Church extends its deepest sympathy to Sis. Ruth Watkins and family in the passing of your sister-in-law. May you find comfort and consolation in the grace and mercy of our Christ.

Paulette Collins & Family

January 31, 2006

My children will deeply miss their Great Aunt. They will remember the good times they had with you. May you rest in peace now and forever.

Paulette & Marsha

January 31, 2006

To our Aunt who will be deeply missed, may you rest in peace now and forever. God will take care of you.

Paula Cavens

January 31, 2006

May God be with you now and forever.

The Lankfords

Marguerite Cowans

January 31, 2006

May God's richest blessings be upon you during your hour of bereavement. Leola will be truly missed. I've lost a dear friend.



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